How deep is the Mississippi River?


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Mississippi The Mississippi River's depth ranges from less than 3 feet at the headwaters in Minnesota, to the deepest section between Governor Nicholls Wharf and Algiers Point in New Orleans where it is 200 feet deep. 241 fish species inhabit the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

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At its lowest point the river is nearly 200 feet deep. ChaCha! And I AM a HOOSIER!

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The Mississippi River's depth ranges from less than 3 feet to 200 feet deep near the New Orleans area. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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The Mississippi River varies from very shallow to very deep. The deepest point is near Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 198 feet deep.

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