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Salt River
river in SC Ariz., flowing into the Gila River: c. 200 mi (322 km)
Origin: because of the saltiness of the lower stream
See Salt River in American Heritage Dictionary 4
- A river, about 322 km (200 mi) long, rising in eastern Arizona and flowing generally west to the Gila River near Phoenix. It has been used for irrigation for many centuries.
- A river rising in northeast Missouri and flowing about 322 km (200 mi) southeast to the Mississippi River.
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