Rickman Creek (Niobrara River tributary)
Rickman Creek is a 4.00 mi (6.44 km) long second-order tributary to the Niobrara River in Keya Paha County, Nebraska.
| Rickman Creek Tributary to Niobrara River | |
|---|---|
  Location of Rickman Creek mouth  Rickman Creek (Niobrara River tributary) (the United States) | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Burton Creek divide |
| • location | about 1.5 miles southwest of Highland Cemetery |
| • coordinates | 42°46′35.00″N 099°40′53.42″W[1] |
| • elevation | 2,400 ft (730 m)[1] |
| Mouth | Niobrara River |
• location | about 3 miles north of School No. 29 |
• coordinates | 42°44′4.00″N 099°38′59.42″W[1] |
• elevation | 1,939 ft (591 m)[1] |
| Length | 4.00 mi (6.44 km)[2] |
| Basin size | 3.53 square miles (9.1 km2)[3] |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Niobrara River |
| • average | 0.46 cu ft/s (0.013 m3/s) at mouth with Niobrara River[3] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Niobrara River → Missouri River → Mississippi |
| River system | Niobrara |
| Bridges | Riverview Road |
Rickman Creek rises on the Burton Creek divide about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southwest of Highland Cemetery in Keya Paha County and then flows south-southeast to join the Niobrara River about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of School No. 29.[1]
Watershed
Rickman Creek drains 3.53 square miles (9.1 km2) of area, receives about 22.6 in/year (57 cm/year) of precipitation, and is about 46.02% forested.[3]
See also
References
- "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- "Rickman Creek Watershed Report". watersgeo.epa.gov. US EPA. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
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