Brush Creek (Bourbeuse River tributary) facts for kids
Brush Creek is a small stream located in the state of Missouri, United States. It flows through two counties: Crawford County and Gasconade County. Brush Creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. In this case, it joins the Bourbeuse River.
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Where Brush Creek Begins and Ends
Brush Creek starts its journey in the western part of Crawford County. The place where a stream begins is called its headwaters. You can find its headwaters just south of Interstate 44, near the towns of Fanning and Rosati.
The Creek's Path
From its start, Brush Creek flows towards the northeast. It passes under Interstate 44 and then turns north, flowing close to the airport in Cuba. Along its way, the stream forms a small body of water called Indian Lake. This lake is created when the stream's flow is "impounded," or held back, by a dam.
After leaving Indian Lake, Brush Creek continues its winding path. It flows alongside and then under Missouri Route 19, passing by the area of Oak Hill. Eventually, the creek enters the southeastern part of Gasconade County.
Joining the Bourbeuse River
Brush Creek's journey ends when it meets the Bourbeuse River. This meeting point is called a confluence. The confluence is about one mile north of the border between Crawford and Gasconade counties.
Why is it Called Brush Creek?
The name "Brush Creek" is quite simple! The creek was named this way because of all the natural "brush" – which means thick bushes and small trees – that grew along its banks.
