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Little Missouri River

North Dakota • 45.4933, -104.0048
Length
674 mi
1,085 km
Elevation
4,469′ → 1,839′
2,630 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.07%
3.9 ft/mi
Drainage
8,929 mi²
23,127 km²
Avg Flow
570 cfs
0.9 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
3,293 mi
5,299 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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Water Level Gauges on Little Missouri River

There are 4 USGS water level monitoring stations on Little Missouri River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Little Missouri River

There are 17 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Little Missouri River.