But wait — not so fast! Oklahoma also has thousands of miles of rivers and streams. Be sure to count them! Environmental Protection Agency, has done just that. Its survey mapped , miles of linear rivers and streams in Oklahoma. The OWRB comes up with slightly higher numbers, listing , miles of rivers and streams.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation claims 78, miles of rivers and streams. Texas, for example, has 1,, miles of rivers and streams, with 29 percent , miles intermittent or ephemeral.
Another big-picture measure of the prevalence of water in each state is offered by the U. Census Bureau. Its survey calculated the total land area and water area of each state, including inland and coastal water. One thing is for sure though, Alaska has the most shoreline, including lakes, of any other state.
Alaska is a massive state covering over , square miles. It is twice the size of Texas, our next largest state and could only fit into the lower 48 states about 5 times. California, Montana, and Texas could all fit inside Alaska. Even as big as it is, the population of Alaska in was less than , people which is less than Rhode Island, our smallest state. Rhode Island could fit into Alaska about times! Minnesota, also known as the land of 10, lakes 11, total , has the most shoreline of any other of the lower 48 states with almost 90, miles of freshwater shoreline, according to 50states.
Thanks to one guy that did some extensive research about lake shorelines in the U. The coastline also includes over 3, islands of varying sizes. Offering four seasons of outdoor adventure and recreation, coastal Maine is a top travel destination for any outdoor enthusiast. California has a 5, km long coastline on the Pacific Ocean to the west. Topping the bucket list of many travelers is a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway to experience all the beauty this area has to offer.
North Carolina is home to over 5, km of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The state is well-known for its barrier island beaches where visitors can watch both the sunrise as well as the sunset. With a host of state parks, eateries, and golf courses, beachgoers return to North Carolina year after year. With 5, km of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico and year-round mild temperatures, it is no wonder that Texas is a popular beach destination. Well-known for Spring Breakers, the island does have quieter spots for those seeking a relaxing getaway.
Galveston Island may not be known for its pristine beaches but offer a selection of local attractions sure to please travelers to the area. Take a relaxing walk through Moody Gardens or visit Galveston Seawall, the largest contiguous sidewalk in the world. Jupiter and Hobe Sound, Florida, along the Atlantic Ocean coast, lined by the beach and dotted by luxury homes golf courses. Indiana has the smallest coastline, at a mere 45 mi 72 km among the 30 states that have a coastline.
Rank US State Coastline Length 1 Alaska 33, mi 54, km 2 Florida 8, mi 13, km 3 Louisiana 7, mi 12, km 4 Maine 3, mi 5, km 5 California 3, mi 5, km 6 North Carolina 3, mi 5, km 7 Texas 3, mi 5, km 8 Virginia 3, mi 5, km 9 Michigan 3, mi 5, km 10 Maryland 3, mi 5, km 11 Washington 3, mi 4, km 12 South Carolina 2, mi 4, km 13 New York 2, mi 4, km 14 Georgia 2, mi 3, km 15 New Jersey 1, mi 2, km 16 Massachusetts 1, mi 2, km 17 Oregon 1, mi 2, km 18 Hawaii 1, mi 1, km 19 Wisconsin mi 1, km 20 Connecticut mi km 21 Alabama mi km 22 Rhode Island mi km 23 Delaware mi km 24 Mississippi mi km 25 Ohio mi km 26 Minnesota mi km 27 Pennsylvania mi km 28 New Hampshire mi km 29 Illinois 63 mi km 30 Indiana 45 mi 72 km.
Lisa Medeiros September 8 in World Geography.
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