Box Elder Creek (Colorado) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Box Elder Creek |
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The creek as it passes under Interstate 76
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South Platte tributaries, including Box Elder Creek
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 39°30′06″N 104°33′40″W / 39.50167°N 104.56111°W |
| River mouth | Confluence with the South Platte 4,554 ft (1,388 m) 40°22′28″N 104°28′02″W / 40.37444°N 104.46722°W |
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| Progression | South Platte—Platte— Missouri—Mississippi |
Box Elder Creek is a natural waterway, like a smaller river, that flows into a larger one. It's a tributary of the South Platte River, which means it feeds its water into the South Platte. This creek starts its journey in Elbert County, Colorado. It eventually meets the South Platte River close to a town called Kersey, Colorado.
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Journey of Box Elder Creek
Box Elder Creek begins its flow in Elbert County, Colorado. From there, it travels north through several different counties in Colorado.
Counties it Flows Through
The creek makes its way through four main counties. These include Elbert County, where it starts. It then continues into Arapahoe County. After that, it flows through Adams County. Finally, it reaches Weld County before joining the South Platte River.
Passing by Denver International Airport
As Box Elder Creek travels through Adams County, it passes quite close to a very important landmark. This landmark is the Denver International Airport. It's interesting to think about how a natural creek flows near such a busy modern airport.
Joining the South Platte River
The journey of Box Elder Creek ends when it merges with the South Platte River. This meeting point is located near Kersey, Colorado. The South Platte River is a much larger river. It carries the water from Box Elder Creek even further.
Part of a Bigger River System
When Box Elder Creek's water joins the South Platte River, it becomes part of a much larger river system. The South Platte River flows into the Platte River. The Platte River then joins the mighty Missouri River. Finally, the Missouri River flows into the huge Mississippi River. This means a drop of water from Box Elder Creek could eventually travel all the way to the Gulf of Mexico!
Images for kids
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The creek as it passes under Interstate 76
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South Platte tributaries, including Box Elder Creek
