Mississippi River Watershed Map - States Drained by the Mississippi #141979 (License: Personal Use)

This illustrated map depicts the Mississippi River watershed, with green states-including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi-draining into the river system. The blue line traces the Mississippi River from its headwaters in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, while surrounding areas are shaded orange and yellow to indicate adjacent basins. The map is labeled with state abbreviations and includes the creator’s watermark, phillipmartin.com.

Used on educational, environmental, or geography-focused websites to explain hydrological systems, watershed management, or U.S. physical geography; matches user intent for learning about river basins, flood zones, or conservation planning.