Wolf River (Kansas) facts for kids
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The Wolf River near its mouth in 2006
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | north of Powhattan 1,181 ft (360 m) 39°47′38″N 95°38′28″W / 39.79389°N 95.64111°W |
| River mouth | Missouri River southeast of White Cloud 827 ft (252 m) 39°53′55″N 95°11′30″W / 39.89861°N 95.19167°W |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 247.8 sq mi (642 km2) |
The Wolf River is a river in Kansas, United States. It is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) long. This river is a tributary, which means it flows into a larger river. The Wolf River flows into the Missouri River. It helps drain an area of about 247.8 square miles (642 square kilometers). This area is part of a region called the Dissected Till Plains.
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About the Wolf River
The Wolf River starts in Brown County, Kansas. Its beginning is about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of a town called Powhattan. From there, the river generally flows towards the east.
Where Does It Flow?
As it flows east, the Wolf River passes by several small communities. These towns include Robinson, Leona, and Severance. Near Severance, the river changes direction. It turns and flows northward. The Wolf River then joins the Missouri River. This meeting point is about 8 miles (12.9 km) southeast of White Cloud.
What's Around the River?
A study was done in 2001 by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. It looked at the land around the Wolf River. This area is called its watershed. The study found that most of the land is used for farming. About 71% of the watershed is cropland. Another 25% of the land is grassland. About 3% is woodland, which means it has trees. Only a small part, about 0.5%, is urban, meaning it has cities or towns.
Other Names for the River
The Wolf River has been known by a few different names over time. The Geographic Names Information System lists these historical names:
- Petite Riviere de Cansez
- Riviere du Loup
- Shun-ta-nesh-nanga
- Wolf Creek
