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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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Now, the tribes are seeking water from a mix of sources: the Colorado River, the Little Colorado River, plus aquifers and washes on tribal lands in northeastern Arizona.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

If it could reach an agreement with the state, the tribe would have other options, perhaps even the nearby Little Colorado River.

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

Gibson, who is also medical director for Little Colorado Behavioral Health Centers in Arizona, said one key question for policymakers as they look ahead is not whether telehealth is better than face-to-face.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2023

The Little Colorado was well named, for the river itself was but a small stream, but the narrow gorge by which it entered was impressive.

From The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure by Roosevelt, Wyn

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