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How did the Merced river get its name?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 12/10/2022

A Spanish explorer named the Merced River, or lady of our river of mercy.

A Spanish military expedition led by Gabriel Moraga found the river on September 29 1806. They named it Rio de Nuestra Senora de la Merced (River of Our Lady of Mercy).

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∙ 11y ago

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What is a name of a river that flows through the state of California?

Merced River

How deep is the merced river at its deepest point?

The merced river is about 5 ft deep at its deepest point.

How deep is the merced river at its shallowest point?

The maximum depth at the merced river was estimated to be about 5 ft.

How wide is the merced river at its narrowest point?

The merced river's narrowest points are 5 to 6 ft wide.

What river runs through Yosemiti?

The Merced River.

How wide is the merced river at its widest point?

The merced river gets up to 50 ft wide at its widest point.

What is the birth name of Wilnelia Merced?

Wilnelia Merced's birth name is Wilnelia Merced Cruz.

How long is the Merced River?

The merced river, which flows from sierra nevadas all the way to central valley, is about 145 miles long.

Is the merced river dangerous?

Yes. The merced river has powerful rapids in some places, and gets very cold during the winter.

What is the birth name of Gaby Dela Merced?

Gaby Dela Merced's birth name is Gabrielle Chanel Baltao Dela Merced.

Which river runs through the Yosemite?

The Merced River runs through the valley floor. It flows year-round, unlike many of the waterfalls which dry up in the summer.

How wide is the merced river?

1 mile wide and 7 mils long