Major Rivers of the United States

Missouri River

used to transport farm and industrial products and served as links to other parts of the world

Mississippi River

used to transport farm and industrial products and served as links to other parts of the world

Ohio River

Gateway to the west

Rio Grande River

Large river that forms a border between the US and Mexico

Columbia River

Explored by Lewis and Clark

Columbia River

Located in the northwestern corner of the United States and traveled by Lewis and Clark

Colorado River

Located in the southwestern part of the United States and traveled by the Spanish

Great Lakes

Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior

Great Lakes

the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world

St. Lawrence River

The St. Lawrence River forms part of the northeastern border with Canada and connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlantic Ocean

served as the highway for explorers, early settlers, and later immigrants.

Rio Grande River

Columbia River

Ohio River

Mississippi River

Missouri River

Colorado River

St. Lawrence River

Pacific Ocean

Gulf of Mexico