Colorado River

The Colorado River starts in the Rocky Mountains and winds through hot deserts before crossing into Mexico as it heads to the Gulf of California. The Colorado is the lifeline of the Southwest. Crossed by huge dams, it provides water and electricity for communities that otherwise could not exist in the desert. Most of its length runs through deep canyons that are some of the most spectacular natural features in the United States. Book jacket.Gilpin, Daniel is the author of 'Colorado River' with ISBN 9780836837537 and ISBN 0836837533.