Methow River
The Methow River (/ˈmɛthaʊ/ MET-how) is a tributary of the Columbia River in northern Washington in the United States. The river's 1,890-square-mile (4,900 km2) watershed drains the eastern North Cascades, with a population of about 5,000 people. The Methow's watershed is characterized by relatively pristine habitats, as much of the river basin is located in national forests and wildernesses. Many tributaries drain the large Pasayten Wilderness. An earlier economy based on agriculture is giving way to one based on recreation and tourism.
| Methow River | |
|---|---|
The Methow River at Mazama | |
Location of the mouth of the Methow River in Washington Methow River (the United States) | |
| Native name | Buttlemuleemauch |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Region | Okanogan County |
| Cities | Winthrop, Twisp, Pateros |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Cascade Range |
| • location | Methow Pass |
| • coordinates | 48°35′9″N 120°44′44″W |
| • elevation | 5,677 ft (1,730 m) |
| Mouth | Columbia River |
• location | Pateros |
• coordinates | 48°3′2″N 119°53′43″W |
• elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Length | 80 mi (130 km) |
| Basin size | 1,825 sq mi (4,730 km2) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | mouth |
| • average | 1,522 cu ft/s (43.1 m3/s) |
| • minimum | 150 cu ft/s (4.2 m3/s) |
| • maximum | 27,200 cu ft/s (770 m3/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Lost River, Chewuch River |
| • right | Early Winters Creek, Twisp River |
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