The Mississippi River flows down the eastern border and enters Louisiana just above Angola.

It continues south until it reachesthe Gulf of Mexico. It is our most Important river and is sometimesCalled the “Father of Waters”.

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Aerial view of commerce on Mississippi River, Downtown Baton Rouge.

Interstate 10 bridge passes over the

Mississippi River in Baton Rouge.

The Mississippi Riveris busy with barges transporting goods.

The Atchafalaya River is a main Branch of the Mississippi River.

The northern part meets with the Red River. It spreads into many Streams and lakes south of KrotzSprings and finally reaches theGulf of Mexico.

Gulf of MexicoAtchafalaya River

Red River

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Atchafalaya River Bridges

Ariel View ofAtchafalaya River Basin

(It resembles a chicken’s foot)

Ariel View Atchafalaya River

The Red River flows from Texas Into northwest Louisiana.

It flows through central Louisianaand into the Mississippi River.

It is called the Red River becauseof its muddy color.

Gulf of MexicoAtchafalaya River

Red River

Mississippi River

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Photo from starting point in the state of Arkansas.

The Sabine River flows from northeast Texas turning southto form the southwestern border of Louisiana.

Gulf of MexicoAtchafalaya River

Red River

Mississippi River

Sabine River

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The Pearl River flows from northeast Texas turning southto form the southeastern border of Louisiana.

Gulf of MexicoAtchafalaya River

Red River

Mississippi River

Sabine River Pearl River

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Check out the Cypress Tree with the moss hanging from it. Isn’t this our “state tree”?

The Ouachita River begins in western Arkansas and flows eastand then south into Louisiana.

Gulf of MexicoAtchafalaya River

Red River

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Ouachita River

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