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San Juan County

Rio Grande Headwaters

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Rio Grande Headwaters

Rio Grande Headwaters

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    August 26, 2025

    This humble stream is the headwaters of the Rio Grande. Here, at the base of Canby Mountain, this stream will grow and transform into the 4th longest river in the United States, stretching 1,896 miles bordering Texas and Mexico till it reaches its endpoint in the Gulf.

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      Elevation 3,800 m

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      Location: San Juan County, Colorado, United States

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