Strother Creek facts for kids
Strother Creek is a small stream located in the state of Missouri, United States. It flows through the southwestern part of Iron County and the northern part of Reynolds County. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. In this case, Strother Creek joins the Middle Fork of the Black River.
Where Does Strother Creek Start and End?
Strother Creek begins in the southwestern area of Iron County. Its starting point, also called its "headwaters," is just south of a place called Buick and near the old Buick Mine. It's also east of Missouri Route KK, which is a road.
The creek first flows south for about half a mile. Then, it turns and flows mostly towards the east. As it travels, it often runs right next to the border between Iron and Reynolds counties, sometimes even crossing back and forth between them!
Strother Creek eventually meets and joins the Middle Fork of the Black River. This meeting point is called the "confluence." It's located just south of the county line, west of Missouri Route 49 (another road), and about two miles northwest of a town called Edgehill.
What's Interesting About the Area?
The area where Strother Creek begins has a history of mining. Because of this, the upper parts of the stream are near some "tailings pond" areas. These are special areas where leftover materials from mining operations were stored.
You can find the exact starting point of Strother Creek at these coordinates: 37°35′51″N 91°07′54″W / 37.59750°N 91.13167°W. The place where it joins the Black River is at 37°36′07″N 90°57′27″W / 37.60194°N 90.95750°W.
How Did Strother Creek Get Its Name?
Strother Creek was named after the Strother family, who were a local family living in the area. Many natural features like creeks and rivers are named after important local families or early settlers.
