Alamosa River
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The Alamosa River is a river in the southern part of the U.S. state of Colorado. It is about 64 miles (103 km) long, flowing roughly east through the San Luis Valley. Its watershed comprises about 148 square miles (380 km2).
The river's name means "shaded with cottonwoods" in Spanish.
The river was affected by the Summitville mine disaster, the worst cyanide spill in United States history.
39.8 mi total
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Click any point for details. Sections without stored geometry are drawn as straight put-in → take-out lines — actual courses follow the river.