How Deep Is the Mississippi River?
Last Updated Apr 17, 2020 4:34:11 PM ET
The Mississippi River ranges in depth from 3 feet at its headwaters to 200 feet near New Orleans. The river is dredged to a minimum depth of 9 feet.
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