the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area lists the length of the Mississippi as 2,350 miles. It’s the second-longest river in North America, beaten only by the Missouri River.

The Mississippi River is a giant river that provides abundant resources. But, how big is it, exactly? This animated map shows the scale of the Mississippi River and its drainage system in perspective.

Photograph by Kali Wexler The Mississippi River system is the fourth longest in the world, ebbing and flowing approximately 2,300 miles across the United States. In addition to being one of the ...