Cedar Creek (Skunk River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cedar Creek |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Approximately five miles southeast of Oskaloosa, Iowa Approximately 815 feet 41°14′00″N 92°33′47″W / 41.23333°N 92.56306°W |
| River mouth | Skunk River 570 feet 40°52′26″N 91°43′11″W / 40.87389°N 91.71972°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Skunk River |
Cedar Creek is a stream in southeast Iowa, United States. It flows into the Skunk River. This means Cedar Creek is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into one main river.
Cedar Creek starts in a rural area of Mahaska County. This is about one mile west of a small community called Cedar. As it flows, the creek passes through several counties. These include Wapello, Jefferson, Van Buren, and Henry counties.
The creek flows near the city of Fairfield. Finally, Cedar Creek joins the Skunk River. This meeting point is close to U.S. Route 34 and Clayton Avenue. It's also about half a mile south of the town of Rome.
What is a Tributary?
A tributary is a smaller stream or river. It flows into a larger river or lake. Cedar Creek itself is a tributary of the Skunk River. This means the Skunk River is bigger and Cedar Creek adds its water to it.
Streams Joining Cedar Creek
Many smaller streams flow into Cedar Creek. These are also called tributaries. They add more water to Cedar Creek as it travels. Some of these streams include Wolf Creek, Little Cedar Creek, and Honey Creek. Each of these smaller streams helps make Cedar Creek bigger.
