River CO

Steels Fork

Colorado • 38.8036, -104.0209

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

59 mi

94 km

Elevation

6,989′ → 4,701′

2,288 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.74%

39.0 ft/mi

Drainage

165 mi²

428 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,237 mi

1,991 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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