River CO

Rocky Ford Canal

Colorado • 38.0892, -103.7707

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

14 mi

23 km

Elevation

4,209′ → 4,145′

64 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.09%

4.5 ft/mi

Drainage

9,602 mi²

24,868 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

3.0 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,150 mi

1,851 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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

Detailed hydrology

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