Boone River facts for kids
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The Boone River south of Webster City, Iowa
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Des Moines River basin with Boone River highlighted
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| Country | US |
| State | Iowa |
| District | Hamilton County, Iowa, Webster County, Iowa, Wright County, Iowa, Hancock County, Iowa |
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| Main source | 43°08′23″N 93°52′28″W / 43.1397°N 93.8744°W |
| River mouth | Des Moines River Stratford, Iowa, US 909 ft (277 m) 42°18′38″N 93°56′10″W / 42.3105°N 93.9361°W |
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The Boone River is a cool river in north-central Iowa, USA. It is about 111 miles (179 km) long. This river is a branch of the Des Moines River. Together, they are part of the huge Mississippi River system. This means all the water from the Boone River eventually flows into the Mississippi River!
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Discover the Boone River
The Boone River helps drain a large area of land. This area is about 895 square miles (2,318 square km). It's like a giant funnel collecting water.
Where Does the Boone River Flow?
The Boone River starts near Britt, Iowa in western Hancock County, Iowa. From there, it flows south. It travels through several counties in Iowa. These include Wright County, Iowa, Hamilton County, Iowa, and Webster County, Iowa. Along its journey, it passes by towns like Goldfield, Iowa and Webster City, Iowa.
The river finally joins the Des Moines River. This meeting point is about 17 miles (27 km) north of Boone, Iowa.
River Branches
The Boone River has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. Some of these tributaries start in Kossuth County, Iowa and Humboldt County, Iowa. The two main starting branches of the Boone River are:
- The East Branch Boone River
- The Middle Branch Boone River
Fun Activities on the River
A special part of the Boone River is protected. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources looks after it. This "Protected Water Area" is the lower 26 miles (42 km) of the river. It stretches from Webster City to where the river ends.
This part of the river flows through a beautiful wooded valley. It's a great place for outdoor fun!
- Canoeing: You can go canoeing and explore the river.
- Fishing: It's also a popular spot for fishing. You might catch different kinds of fish, such as:
