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The Mississippi River varies drastically in depth. One can move any direction 10 feet and see depths increase from 1 foot to 15 feet from the previous location. The main channels are far deeper than the backwaters. The backwaters, although shallow (can be less than 2-3 feet) are good fishing areas. Much of my personal experience is from the upper Mississippi between Iowa and Wisconsin. In these areas, leaving the areas between the buoyed areas in larger boats can result in beaching on shallow areas. Much of the main channel north of Guttenberg, IA to Marquette, IA is 10-25ft in depth. The locks and dams primary purpose on the river is to keep the pool depth above 9ft so that barges can transport goods up the river. Without the locks and dams, some areas would be too shallow for barge passage. The following link allows people to instantly check continuously updated river information. http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/WaterControl/new/layout.cfm
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How deep is the river Mississippi?
The Mississippi creeks can get from 3 ft to 8 ft deep. On average depth, most parts of the Mississippi river would be as much as 75 ft.
How deep is Lake Ferguson in Greenville Mississippi?
40-feet deep
Does the Mississippi river have deep sink holes?
yes
How deep is the Mississippi as it flows into the gulf of Mexico?
1000ft
Was the Vicksburg the south?
Vicksburg is in the state of Mississippi, in the deep south.
What are Georgia Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and Florida called?
the Deep South
What are the release dates for Wild Mississippi - 2012 Deep Freeze Part I?
Wild Mississippi - 2012 Deep Freeze Part I was released on: USA: 12 February 2012 Belgium: 12 October 2013
What are the release dates for Gator Boys - 2012 Knee Deep in Mississippi 3-2?
Gator Boys - 2012 Knee Deep in Mississippi 3-2 was released on: USA: 13 January 2013
How do you care for a Mississippi map turtle?
they like deep clean water to dive
What states make up the Deep South?
Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana. Arkansas is sometimes considered to be on the edges of the Deep South.
Which state was part of the deep south?
There are 13 states that are considered Deep South. Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina are just 4 states.
What Region is Mississippi's location?
The Mississippi River flows south from Minnesota in the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico in the South. The region would best be described as central United States. The state of Mississippi is in the deep South, on the Gulf Coast.
