Chattahoochee River

The Chattahoochee River originates from mountain springs, primarily Chattahoochee Spring, in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Habersham County. It flows southwestward, being joined by the Soque River and Chestatee River, eventually passing from the mountains into the piedmont area and flowing through Atlanta. Continuing its course, it flows through western Georgia, eventually becoming part of West Point Lake in Troup County on the Georgia/Alabama border. From there it flows southward, forming the Georgia/Alabama border, through Columbus, Georgia, before finally emptying into Lake Seminole, along with the Flint River. From Lake Seminole, the Apalachicola River flows southward through the panhandle of Florida into the Gulf of Mexico. The Chattahoochee River is Georgia's longest, at 436 miles.

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White County Spring that helps form Headwaters of Chattahoochee River

White County Spring that helps form Headwaters of Chattahoochee River

White County Spring that helps form Headwaters of Chattahoochee River

Headwaters of the Chattahoochee River

Chattahoochee River north of Helen

Chattahoochee River near Helen

Chattahoochee River near Helen

Chattahoochee River near Helen

Chattahoochee River near Helen

Chattahoochee River near Helen

Chattahoochee River south of Helen

Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam

Chattahoochee River Below Buford Dam

Chattahoochee River Below Buford Dam

Chattahoochee River Below Buford Dam

Chattahoochee River Below Buford Dam

Chattahoochee River Below Buford Dam

Chattahoochee River north of Atlanta

Rafters on Chattahoochee River north of Atlanta

Rafters on Chattahoochee River north of Atlanta

Chattahoochee River from Roswell Landing

Chattahoochee River from Roswell Landing

Chattahoochee River approaching Atlanta

Chattahoochee River near Atlanta

Chattahoochee River near Atlanta

Chattahoochee River near Atlanta

Chattahoochee River at Morgan Falls Dam

Chattahoochee River in Columbus

Chattahoochee River in Columbus 2

Chattahoochee River in Columbus 3

Chattahoochee River at Old City Mills in Columbus 1

Chattahoochee River at Old City Mills in Columbus 2

Chattahoochee River at Old City Mills in Columbus 3

Chattahoochee River at Old City Mills in Columbus 4

Chattahoochee River at Old City Mills in Columbus 5

Barge on Chattahoochee River south of Columbus

Fishing on the Chattahoochee River

Geese on the Chattahoochee River

Boys Feeding Geese on the Chattahoochee River

Links:

Chattahoochee River from Brown's Guide to Georgia

Chattahoochee River Poster from Brown's Guide to Georgia

Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

Chattahoochee River (New Georgia Encyclopedia)

Chattahoochee River (SherpaGuide)

Chattahoochee River (northgeorgia.com)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee Nature Center

Chattahoochee RiverWalk (Columbus, Georgia)

Chattahoochee: A River of History (Columbus Museum)

Chattahoochee River (Georgia Rivers Network)

Chattahoochee River Basin Watershed Protection Plan (Environmental Protection Division)

Chattahoochee River Fishing Information

Chattahoochee River Camping Information

Chattahoochee River (Georgia Whitewater, Muscogee County)

Chattahoochee River (Georgia Whitewater, Mountain Counties)

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