Muddy River

The Muddy River, formerly known as the Moapa River, is a short river located in the southern part of the state in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is in the Mojave Desert, approximately 60 miles north of Las Vegas.

Read more about Muddy River:  Geography, Moapa National Wildlife Refuge, History

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