River CA

North Fork American River

California • 39.1319, -120.7879

Length

77 mi

124 km

Elevation

7,919′ → 392′

7,528 ft drop

Stream Order

9

Major River

Slope

1.85%

97.7 ft/mi

Drainage

1,848 mi²

4,786 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

3.0 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

178 mi

286 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

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