Q. How wide is the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge?

At Baton Rouge, the Mississippi River is 2300 ft wide and 50 ft deep.

The widest spot in Louisiana is in East Carroll Parish at 7600 ft.; the narrowest is near Bayou Sara at 1700 ft.

The deepest point is opposite Gov. Nicholls St at the New Orleans French Quarter. There the river is 191 ft deep.

For more information about the Mississippi River and all things Louisiana, check the Louisiana Almanac.  It's available at the Reference Desk in all our branches.