Roe River

The Roe River, which runs between the Missouri River and Giant Springs near Great Falls, Montana, is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest river in the world. Officially it is only 201 feet (61 meters) long.

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The campaign to get the Roe River recognized originated from students at Lincoln Elementary School in Great Falls, Montana. Students Molly A. Petersen and future NFL football player Dallas Neil put in an appearance on the Tonight Show as part of this effort.

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Oregon's D River also has a claim as the shortest river in the world. However in practice the length of both rivers can vary substantially, and to date the Roe River remains the official record-holder.

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Missouri River: The Missouri River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the United States. At about 2,565 mi (4,130 km) in length, it is the longest river in the United States and drains approximately one-sixth of the North American continent. The combined Missouri-Mississippi river system is the fourth lon...

Giant Springs: Giant Springs is a large first magnitude spring located near Great Falls, Montana. Its water has a temperature of 54o F and originates from snowmelt in the Little Belt Mountains, away. According to radiometric dating, the water takes almost 2,900 years to travel underground before returning to th...

Great Falls, Montana: Great Falls is a city located in Cascade County, Montana, in the north-central part of the state. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,690. It is the county seat of Cascade County. Great Falls is famous for having the shortest river in the world nearby, the Roe River. The c...

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