River CO

Michigan River

Colorado • 40.4961, -105.8650

Length

69 mi

111 km

Elevation

11,528′ → 7,863′

3,664 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

1.01%

53.2 ft/mi

Drainage

380 mi²

985 km²

Avg Flow

238 cfs

1.6 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

6,109 mi

9,831 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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

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Water Level Gauges on Michigan River

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