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{{short description|River in Missouri, U.S.}} |
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The '''Bourbeuse River''' (French for 'muddy') is a river located in east-central [[Missouri]], in the [[Ozarks]] region, and is one of two major tributaries of the [[Meramec River]], the other being the [[Big River (Missouri)|Big River]]. The Bourbeuse flows to the northeast from its source |
The '''Bourbeuse River''' (French for 'muddy') is a river located in east-central [[Missouri]], in the [[Ozarks]] region, and is one of two major tributaries of the [[Meramec River]], the other being the [[Big River (Missouri)|Big River]]. The Bourbeuse flows to the northeast from its source ({{coord|37|58|42|N|91|43|03|W|type:landmark_region:US-MO|display=inline|name=Bourbeuse River (source)}})<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|731540}}</ref> near the locale of [[Dillon, Missouri|Dillon]] just northeast of [[Rolla, Missouri|Rolla]] in [[Phelps County, Missouri|Phelps County]],<ref name=usgs/> through [[Maries County, Missouri|Maries]], [[Gasconade County, Missouri|Gasconade]], [[Crawford County, Missouri|Crawford]], and [[Franklin County, Missouri|Franklin]] counties, where it discharges into the Meramec River near [[Moselle, Missouri|Moselle]] ({{coord|38|23|57|N|90|53|21|W|type:river_region:US-MO|display=inline,title|name=Bourbeuse River (mouth)}}).<ref name=gnis/> The elevation of the river at its source is approximately {{convert|1140|ft|m}}<ref name=usgs>''Dillon, Missouri,'' 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1963 (1977 rev.)</ref> above sea level and at its mouth about {{convert|463|ft|m}}.<ref name=gnis/> The total length of the river is {{convert|154|mi}},<ref name=NHD>U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. [http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ The National Map] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329155652/http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ |date=2012-03-29 }}, accessed May 13, 2011</ref> while the airline distance between source and mouth is {{convert|53|mi|km}}. The watershed area is {{convert|842.9|sqmi|km2}}. |
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Tributaries of the Bourbeuse River include |
Tributaries of the Bourbeuse River include [[Boone Creek (Bourbeuse River)|Boone Creek]], [[Brush Creek (Bourbeuse River)|Brush Creek]], [[Dry Fork (Bourbeuse River)|Dry Fork]], [[Little Bourbeuse River]], [[Red Oak Creek (Missouri)|Red Oak Creek]], [[Spring Creek (Bourbeuse River)|Spring Creek]] and [[Voss Creek]]. |
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| ⚫ | The [[USGS]] stream gauge in [[Union, Missouri|Union]], near the mouth of the river, measures an average flow of {{convert|692|cuft|m3}} per second.<ref>[https://waterdata.usgs.gov/mo/nwis/annual/?format=sites_selection_links&search_site_no=07016500&agency_cd=USGS&referred_module=sw USGS Waterdata]</ref> |
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==Character of the river== |
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The river's lower {{convert|132|mi|km}} has permanent flow, but unlike many other Ozark streams of its size, it has a low base flow, due to a paucity of springs feeding it. The river is low-gradient and tends to be more muddy than other Ozark streams. Usually only the lower {{convert|108|mi|km}} are navigable in summer. |
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The river is highly crooked: one section, near [[Noser Mill, Missouri|Noser Mill]], has {{convert|11|mi|km}} of river between points less than a half mile apart. {{convert|107|mi|km}} of the river are in Franklin County, and only 27 airline miles. Unusual for a river of its size, a number of river bends are named. Like many other [[Ozark]] streams, the Bourbeuse River has [[Entrenched river|entrenched meanders]]. |
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Numerous [[Ford (river)|fords]] are named on this river, compared to other rivers in the state. The gravel riverbeds, low average river flow, and lack of sufficient bridges both allow and require the use of natural river crossings. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.missouricanoe.org/bourbeuse.html Bourbeus River canoeing information] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051101224343/http://www.missouricanoe.org/bourbeuse.html Bourbeus River canoeing information] |
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*[http://southwestpaddler.com/docs/meramec4.html More Bourbeus River canoeing information] |
*[http://southwestpaddler.com/docs/meramec4.html More Bourbeus River canoeing information] |
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*[http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=lsx&gage=unnm7&view=1,1,1,1,1,1 Bourbeus River flood stage information] |
*[http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=lsx&gage=unnm7&view=1,1,1,1,1,1 Bourbeus River flood stage information] |
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*[http://www.mdc.state.mo.us/fish/watershed/bourbeus/contents/050cotxt.htm Bourbeuse River Watershed Inventory and Assessment, Missouri Department of Conservation] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051022152543/http://www.mdc.state.mo.us/fish/watershed/bourbeus/contents/050cotxt.htm Bourbeuse River Watershed Inventory and Assessment, Missouri Department of Conservation] |
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[[Category:Rivers of Missouri]] |
[[Category:Rivers of Missouri]] |
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[[Category:Tributaries of the Meramec River]] |
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[[Category:Rivers of Phelps County, Missouri]] |
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[[Category:Rivers of Maries County, Missouri]] |
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[[Category:Rivers of Franklin County, Missouri]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:19, 24 July 2023
The Bourbeuse River (French for 'muddy') is a river located in east-central Missouri, in the Ozarks region, and is one of two major tributaries of the Meramec River, the other being the Big River. The Bourbeuse flows to the northeast from its source (37°58′42″N 91°43′03″W / 37.97833°N 91.71750°W)[1] near the locale of Dillon just northeast of Rolla in Phelps County,[2] through Maries, Gasconade, Crawford, and Franklin counties, where it discharges into the Meramec River near Moselle (38°23′57″N 90°53′21″W / 38.39917°N 90.88917°W).[1] The elevation of the river at its source is approximately 1,140 feet (350 m)[2] above sea level and at its mouth about 463 feet (141 m).[1] The total length of the river is 154 miles (248 km),[3] while the airline distance between source and mouth is 53 miles (85 km). The watershed area is 842.9 square miles (2,183 km2).
Tributaries of the Bourbeuse River include Boone Creek, Brush Creek, Dry Fork, Little Bourbeuse River, Red Oak Creek, Spring Creek and Voss Creek.
The USGS stream gauge in Union, near the mouth of the river, measures an average flow of 692 cubic feet (19.6 m3) per second.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bourbeuse River
- ^ a b Dillon, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1963 (1977 rev.)
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map Archived 2012-03-29 at the Wayback Machine, accessed May 13, 2011
- ^ USGS Waterdata