Which River Is the Big Muddy?
As the Missouri River Flows Across the Great Plains to Where It Meets the Mississippi River at St. Louis, It Accumulates Such a Large Sediment Load That It Has...
As the Missouri River flows across the Great Plains to where it meets the Mississippi River at St. Louis, it accumulates such a large sediment load that it has earned the nickname 'Big Muddy.
Why is the Missouri River known as the Big Muddy?
The Missouri's nickname, the "Big Muddy", was inspired by its enormous loads of sediment or silt – some of the largest of any North American river. In its pre-development state, the riv- er transported some 175 to 320 million short tons (159 to 290 Mt) per year.
Where does the Big Muddy River start and end?
The Big Muddy River, approximately 135 miles long, rises in Jefferson County, Illinois and flows southwestward to the Mississippi River south of Grand Tower, Illinois. The Big Muddy River watershed is approximately 5,819 square miles.
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