Cedar Creek (Big River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cedar Creek |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Region | Washington and Iron counties |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Iron County, Missouri 37°41′06″N 90°52′16″W / 37.68500°N 90.87111°W |
| River mouth | Washington County 238 m (781 ft) 37°48′42″N 90°43′15″W / 37.81167°N 90.72083°W |
Cedar Creek is a small stream in the state of Missouri, United States. It flows through Iron and Washington counties. This creek is a tributary, which means it flows into a larger river. Cedar Creek joins the Big River.
Where Does Cedar Creek Flow?
Cedar Creek begins in the northern part of Iron County, Missouri. Its starting point, called the headwaters, is near the intersection of two roads: Missouri Route 32 and Missouri Route A.
From its source, the creek flows towards the northeast. It runs alongside Route 32 and passes by a place called Banner. The creek then goes under Route 32 and enters Washington County. This happens east of Logan Mountain.
The creek continues its journey northeast. It flows under Missouri Route 21 and passes southeast of Caledonia. Finally, Cedar Creek reaches its end, called a confluence, where it meets the Big River. This meeting point is southwest of Irondale in southern Washington County.
How Did Cedar Creek Get Its Name?
The name "Cedar Creek" comes from the trees that grew along its banks. The area around the creek was once full of cedar trees. These trees gave the creek its name.
