Beaver Creek (Gasconade River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beaver Creek |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Region | Wright and Texas counties |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Texas County 1,490 ft (450 m) 37°07′50″N 92°12′20″W / 37.13056°N 92.20556°W |
| River mouth | Wright County 1,014 ft (309 m) 37°26′31″N 92°23′54″W / 37.44194°N 92.39833°W |
Beaver Creek is a stream located in the southern part of Missouri, in the Ozarks region. It flows through parts of Texas and Wright counties. This creek is an important tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river, in this case, the Gasconade River.
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Where Does Beaver Creek Start and End?
The Source of the Stream
Beaver Creek begins in southwestern Texas County. Its starting point, also known as its headwaters, is on the southern edge of the Salem Plateau. This area is just north of a land feature called the White River Escarpment.
The stream's source is about three miles east of the town of Mountain Grove. It starts at a high point, about 1,490 feet above sea level, near a place called Lead Hill.
The Journey of the Creek
From its source, Beaver Creek flows towards the northwest. It passes underneath US Route 60 and then enters Wright County. This happens about four miles after the stream begins its journey.
The creek continues its path to the northwest. It goes under Missouri Route 38 about one mile southwest of the small community of Graff.
Flowing North and Joining the Gasconade
As it moves further, Beaver Creek flows generally north-northwest. It runs roughly alongside Missouri Route 95, passing by the community of Manes.
The stream then crosses under Route 95 again, southwest of Mingsville. After this, it turns west and flows under Missouri Route AF. Finally, Beaver Creek joins the larger Gasconade River. This meeting point is about two miles south of the line between Wright and Laclede counties.
