Great Falls in Cascade County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

The Smallest River Runs Through It

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 12, 2010

1. The Smallest River Runs Through It Marker

Inscription. From here you can witness one of the shortest rivers in the country flowing into the longest river. The Roe River ranks as one of the shortest rivers at only 201 feet in length. The Missouri River is the longest in the country stretching 2,540 miles, 200 miles longer than the Mississippi River.

The Roe River gets its name from the term “Roe”, which commonly means fish eggs. Learn about the various stages of fish growth and the hatchery process by visiting Giant Springs Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Each year one million rainbow trout are raised here. You may also enjoy feeding the fish in the nearby show pond.

(Photo caption)
The Roe River flowing out of Giant Springs, photo courtesy of Ben Chovanak

Erected by Montana State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.

Location. 47° 32.078′ N, 111° 13.779′ W. Marker is in Great Falls, Montana, in Cascade County. Marker can be reached from Giant Springs Road, 1.3 miles north of River Drive North. Marker is located in Giant Springs State Park; the above directions are to the main driveway to the park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4803 Giant Springs Rd, Great Falls MT 59405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where Does the Water Come From? (a few steps from this marker); These Springs Have Witnessed... (within shouting distance of this marker); Pure Springs Along the Missouri River (within shouting distance of this marker); Giant Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Of Special Concern (approx. ¼ mile away); One of Many Firsts (approx. ¼ mile away); The Army's Navy (approx. 0.4 miles away); A "great" Set of Falls (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Great Falls.

More about this marker. The marker is an interpretive sign that is part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

Also see . . .
1. Giant Springs State Park. From the official Montana State Parks website. (Submitted on April 29, 2015.)

2. Roe River - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 29, 2015.)

Roe River Flowing Out of Giant Springs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 12, 2010

2. Roe River Flowing Out of Giant Springs

Roe River Headed to the Missouri River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 12, 2010

3. Roe River Headed to the Missouri River

Marker is in center right background behind pedestrian bridge

Roe River Entering the Missouri River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 12, 2010

4. Roe River Entering the Missouri River

View from pedestrian bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.

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