The Mississippi River serves as a natural boundary between several states in the United States. The states that are generally considered to be west of the Mississippi River are:
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
These six states are located entirely or partially west of the Mississippi River. It’s important to note that the river does not serve as the exact boundary for all of these states. For example, parts of Minnesota and Louisiana are located on the eastern side of the Mississippi River. Additionally, some states partially border the river while extending beyond it, such as Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas, which have territories on both sides of the river.
