Loose Creek facts for kids
Loose Creek is a small stream located in Osage County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a natural waterway that plays a part in the local environment.
Where Loose Creek Starts and Ends
Loose Creek begins its journey in a place called its headwaters. This is like the very beginning of the stream. Its headwaters are found along the northwest side of Pea Ridge, which is southwest of a town called Linn.
The stream then flows for a while before it reaches its confluence with the much larger Missouri River. A confluence is where two rivers or streams meet and join together. For Loose Creek, this meeting point is near the Missouri River's floodplain.
Loose Creek's Path
From its start, Loose Creek generally flows towards the west-northwest. It runs alongside and to the south of U.S. Route 50, which is a major road.
After a while, the stream makes a sharp turn to the north. It then passes underneath Route 50, just east of a community that shares its name, Loose Creek.
The stream continues to meander, or wind its way, northward. It flows under Missouri Route W and passes between the towns of Bonnets Mill and Frankenstein. Further along, it goes under Route C.
Finally, Loose Creek veers sharply to the west. It then enters the Missouri Floodplain, which is a flat area of land next to the Missouri River that can sometimes flood. This happens just east of Tebbetts, on the north side of the river.
What's in a Name?
The name "Loose Creek" might sound a bit unusual, but it actually comes from a French name. It's a changed version of L'Ours Creek. This original name was given because a French pioneer, an early settler, made their home along the creek a long time ago.
