Columbia River - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 46°14′39″N124°3′29″W46.24417°N 124.05806°W. For rivers in Colombia, see List of rivers of Colombia. The Columbia River (Upper Chinook: Wimahl or Wimal; Sahaptin: Nch’i-Wàna or Nchi wana; Sinixt dialect swah'netk'qhu) is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. [ 14 ] .
Columbia River - American Rivers
WEBThe Columbia River Basin covers 258,000 square miles and includes parts of seven states and one Canadian province. In its 1,200 mile course to the ocean, the river flows through four mountain ranges and drains more water to the Pacific Ocean than any other river in North or South America.
Columbia River | Location, Length, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 25, 2024 · Columbia River, largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America. The Columbia is one of the world’s greatest sources of hydroelectric power and, with its tributaries, represents a third of the potential hydropower of the United States. It is 1,240 miles (2,000 km) long.
Columbia River nautical chart and water depth map - Fishermap
WEBThe marine chart shows depth and hydrology of Columbia River on the map. It flows through the following states: Oregon, Washington, British Columbia (Canada) 258000 basin size ( sq mi )
Columbia River - WorldAtlas
WEBAug 13, 2021 · View of the Columbia River from Mitchell Point, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. The Columbia River originates from its source in Columbia Lake, which is located at an elevation of 820m, in the Canadian province of British Columbia, close to the Rocky Mountain Trench.
Historic Columbia River Highway | Columbia River Map - Travel Oregon
WEBFeb 28, 2023 · About 14,000 years ago, cataclysmic floods scoured out the Columbia River Gorge. Early visionaries engineered an inspired drive along its towering walls. As America’s first scenic highway and a National Historic Landmark, this 70-mile/113-kilometer route is indeed the “King of Roads.”
Maps & Data | Columbia River Gorge Commission
WEBUtilize our interactive maps to navigate the complexities of land ownership and land use designations and to understand the scenic, natural, cultural, recreational, and economic resources that we protect.
Maps - Discover the Columbia River Gorge
WEBDownloadable Maps (.pdf) The Columbia River Gorge, carved by the Columbia River, divides Washington and Oregon. It is the largest U.S. scenic area, boasting breathtaking views, diverse culture, and endless outdoor adventures.
Columbia River - The Basin
WEBThe Columbia River is 2,000 km long. It starts at Columbia Lake near Canal Flats, BC, and ends at the Pacific Ocean at Astoria, Oregon. By volume, the Columbia is the fourth largest river in North America.
Columbia River - Wikiwand
WEBThe Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river forms in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It...