Headwaters
Where are the headwaters located?
What is the elevation of the headwaters?
Is there a mountain range or lake nearby?
Geography
What compass direction does your river flow?
What states or countries does the river border or pass through?
What major cities are on the river? Are these cities known for being ports?
Statistics
How long is the river?
How wide is the river?
What is the deepest point of the river?
How far can someone travel by boat up the river?
What is the flow rate?
How many dams are on the river?
How much economic activity occurs on the river?
Uses
Is the river used for trade, economic activity, recreation, or profit?
Is the river a major source of food? If so, what kinds? If not, why?
Is the water potable (drinkable)? If not, then why not?
Is the river a source of hydroelectric power?
Are there dams on your river? If so, what are they used for?
Is this a river people should choose to live near?
Are there any major bridges over your River? If so, what are they and why are they there?
History
Native American History
Which Native American tribes originally settled on your river?
Explain and describe the Native American civilization -- how did they thrive? with whom did they trade?
When was their first contact with Europeans or the United States?
What are the key events after contact with Europeans?
How was the river used by Native Americans?
United States History
What historical events took place on or along your river?
Were there any Revolutionary War, War of 1812, or Civil War Battles fought near or along your river?
How was and has the river been used by the United States?
Mouth
Where is the mouth?
What body of water does the river empty into?
Does the river flow always reach its mouth
