Clear Creek (Osage River tributary) facts for kids
Clear Creek is a cool stream in southwest Missouri. It flows through four different counties: Cedar, Barton, Vernon, and St. Clair. Think of it as a smaller river that eventually joins a bigger one! Clear Creek is a tributary to the Osage River, meaning it flows into the Osage River.
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Clear Creek: A Journey Through Missouri
Clear Creek starts its journey in northeastern Barton County. This is about 1.5 miles northeast of a small town called Irwin. From there, the stream flows mostly northeast and then turns north.
Where Does Clear Creek Flow?
As Clear Creek travels, it passes through the Clear Creek Conservation Area. This is a special place where nature is protected. The stream then enters Vernon County and flows east of the community of Rousertown.
The stream then turns northeast again. It crosses two important roads: Missouri Route E and U.S. Route 54. These crossings are near the community of Dederick.
From County to County
Clear Creek also passes through the northwest corner of Cedar County. This is northwest of the town of El Dorado Springs. After that, it enters St. Clair County, about one mile east of Portia.
Finally, the stream continues its journey northeast. It then joins the larger Osage River. This meeting point is north of the community of Tiffin.
Clear Creek's Coordinates
The very beginning of Clear Creek, called its headwaters, is located at 37°36′45″N 94°15′44″W / 37.61250°N 94.26222°W. The place where it meets the Osage River, known as its confluence, is at 37°59′44″N 93°56′12″W / 37.99556°N 93.93667°W.
