Arizona Rivers Map

Rivers of Arizona Situated in the southwestern region of the United States, Arizona is well known for its fabulous lakes and rivers. Some of the prominent lakes and rivers situated…




Rivers of Arizona

Situated in the southwestern region of the United States, Arizona is well known for its fabulous lakes and rivers. Some of the prominent lakes and rivers situated in the state include Santa Cruz River, San Simon Creek, Bill Williams River, Santa Maria River, Little Colorado River, White River, Black River and many others. The map provides the user with a clear idea about the various rivers and lakes that transverse in the state. Also shown on the map is the capital of Arizona, Phoenix. Other than this, the user can get a clear idea of the various US states and countries that surround Arizona. The international border separates the state from the nation of Mexico, which is located at its southern part. The neighboring US states of New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and California are demarcated on the map. Also shown is the state of Colorado with which it shares one point in common. The map is a treasure trove for travelers and will come in handy during their excursions in the state.

List of Rivers in Arizona

S.No. River Name Length Origin and Destination
1 Colorado River 1,450-mile (2,330 km) Rocky Mountains, Colorado, United States to Gulf of California between Baja California and Sonora.
2 Salt River 200 mi (322 km) (White River, Black River) White Mountains, Arizona to Gila River
3 Gila River 649 mi (1,044 km) Grant County, New Mexico to Colorado River, Yuma, Arizona
4 Little Colorado River 338 mi (544 km) Mount Baldy, White Mountains to Colorado River
5 Bill Williams River 46.3 mi (75 km) Alamo Lake to the Colorado River
6 San Pedro River 143 miles Sierra Manzanal Mountains to Gila River
7 Black River 114 mi (183 km) Near Alpine (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Greenlee County) to Salt River
8 Hassayampa River About 113 miles (182 km) near Prescott, Arizona to Gila River
9 Havasu Creek NA Havasupai Indian Reservation, Havasu Springs to Colorado River
10 Kanab Creek 125 miles Kane County, Utah to Kanab Creek Wilderness
11 Puerco River 167 mi (269 km) McKinley County, New Mexico to Little Colorado River, near Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona
12 Santa Maria River 50 miles (80 km) Alamo Lake and between Mohave and La Paz counties.
13 Verde River 170 mi (274 km) near Paulden, Yavapai County to Salt River, near Fountain Hills, Maricopa County
14 Clear Cr. NA NA
15 Theodore Roosevlt Lake 22.4 miles Gila County, Arizona, United States
16 Cintennial Wash 10 mi (16 km) Border on Aubrey Peak Wilderness, Bill Williams River
17 Agua Fria 118 miles Prescott Valley There is a large “Black Canyon” on the Colorado River along the Arizona–Nevada border.)
18 Santa Cruz 184 miles (296 km) San Rafael Valley, Gila River, Arizona, Sonora
19 White River 16 mi (26 km) Confluence of White River’s east and west forks, Salt River
20 San Simon Creek NA San Simon Valley in Graham and Cochise County, Arizona and Hidalgo County, New Mexico to Gila River at Safford
21 Brawley Wash NA Altar Valley between the Sierrita and Coyote Mountains
22 San Crisobal Wash NA Gila River Valley, Gila River

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