GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Rio Grande / Río Bravo
The Rio Grande rises in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, flows through New Mexico and forms a long part of the Texas–Mexico boundary before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. In Mexico it is commonly called Río Bravo del Norte.
Fast Facts
- Pecos River and Río Conchos are major tributaries.
- Only part of its course is an international boundary.
- Its basin includes arid and semi-arid landscapes with heavy water demand.
Connected lessons
- Rio Grande / Río BravoMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Chihuahuan DesertRelated places
- Gulf of MexicoRelated places
- Colorado RiverRelated places