River CO NM

Mancos River

Colorado • 37.0049, -108.8535

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 27, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

85 mi

137 km

Elevation

7,242′ → 4,639′

2,603 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.58%

30.5 ft/mi

Drainage

790 mi²

2,046 km²

Avg Flow

100 cfs

2.0 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,153 mi

1,856 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Water Level Gauges on Mancos River

There are 2 USGS water level monitoring stations on Mancos River providing real-time flow and stage data.