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Little Colorado

American  

noun

  1. a river flowing NW from E Arizona to the E edge of the Grand Canyon, where it flows into the Colorado River. 315 miles (507 km) long.


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Two cases in Arizona state court that involve various tribes — one to divide the Gila River and another for the Little Colorado River — have dragged on for decades.

From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2023

The reservation is bordered by the Colorado, the Little Colorado and the San Juan rivers.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023

The chub has gained ground since its listing as endangered in 1967, with about 12,000 in the Grand Canyon’s Little Colorado River, a tributary of the Colorado.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2022

A massive flood could affect an Interstate 40 bridge and a rail line over the Little Colorado River that carries $35 billion in cargo destined for the West Coast.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2022

"They call that erosion," remarked Frank, who had of course posted himself on many of these facts, during his previous visit to the canyons of the Little Colorado.

From The Saddle Boys in the Grand Canyon or The Hermit of the Cave by James Carson

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