Mississippi River Map (PDF) | Major Rivers & Lakes in Mississippi

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Mississippi River Map showing major rivers in Mississippi, River start and end point, county boundaries.

River Map of Mississippi State

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Rivers and Waterways in Mississippi

Mississippi鈥檚 river systems are shaped by flat lowlands, fertile floodplains, and a humid climate, with most waterways draining into the Mississippi River or directly into the Gulf of Mexico. The state is defined by the Mississippi River along its western border, while interior rivers like the Yazoo and Pearl play a key role in agriculture and drainage. Slow-moving rivers, bayous, and wetlands are common, especially in the Delta region. Reservoirs and lakes across the state support flood control, water supply, and recreation.

Major Rivers in Mississippi

River	Length (Approx.)	Region	Flows Into
Mississippi River	2,340 mi	West	Gulf of Mexico
Yazoo River	188 mi	West	Mississippi River
Pearl River	444 mi	South	Gulf of Mexico
Pascagoula River	80 mi	South	Gulf of Mexico
Tombigbee River	200 mi	East	Mobile River
Big Black River	160 mi	Central	Mississippi River
Leaf River	180 mi	South	Pascagoula River
Chickasawhay River	210 mi	South	Pascagoula River
Coldwater River	220 mi	North	Tallahatchie River
Tallahatchie River	230 mi	North	Yazoo River
Sunflower River	70 mi	Delta	Yazoo River
Homochitto River	119 mi	Southwest	Mississippi River
Wolf River	90 mi	North	Mississippi River
Yalobusha River	165 mi	North	Yazoo River
Skuna River	80 mi	North	Yalobusha River
Bogue Chitto River	96 mi	South	Pearl River
Chunky River	55 mi	East	Chickasawhay River
Strong River	95 mi	Central	Pearl River

Major Lakes in Mississippi

Lake	Type	Region
Ross Barnett Reservoir	Reservoir	Central
Grenada Lake	Reservoir	North
Enid Lake	Reservoir	North
Sardis Lake	Reservoir	North
Arkabutla Lake	Reservoir	North
Pickwick Lake	Reservoir	Northeast
Lake Washington	Natural lake	Delta
Eagle Lake	Natural lake	West
Calling Panther Lake	Reservoir	Central
Lake Okhissa	Reservoir	Southwest

Major River Basins in Mississippi

Mississippi鈥檚 river basins are largely part of the Mississippi River system, with additional coastal basins draining directly into the Gulf of Mexico. These basins are essential for agriculture, flood control, and maintaining wetlands throughout the state.

Mississippi River Basin
Yazoo River Basin
Pearl River Basin
Pascagoula River Basin
Tombigbee River Basin
Big Black River Basin
Tallahatchie River Basin
Sunflower River Basin
Homochitto River Basin

Mississippi Rivers Facts

State	Mississippi
Total Rivers & Streams	80,000+ miles of waterways
Major Rivers	Mississippi, Yazoo, Pearl, Pascagoula
Total Waterway Length	85,000+ miles
Main Drainage	Mississippi River & Gulf of Mexico
Longest River	Mississippi River
Shortest River	Chunky River
Major River Basins	9 Primary Basins
Primary Outlet	Gulf of Mexico
Key Uses	Agriculture, flood control, navigation, water supply
Longest River Within State	Pearl River
Number of River Basins	8鈥�10 Basins
Major Reservoirs	Ross Barnett, Grenada Lake, Sardis Lake
Primary Water Source	Surface water and rivers

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