Flynn Creek is a stream in Custer County, South Dakota.[2] Its source is the Flynn Creek spring near the unincorporated community of Sanator, and its mouth is at the south fork of the Lame Johnny Creek, which later flows into the Cheyenne River about 20 miles (32 km) away.

Flynn Creek
Flynn Creek is located in South Dakota
Flynn Creek
Flynn Creek mouth location in South Dakota
EtymologyNamed for Ed Flynn, local settler
Physical characteristics
SourceFlynn Creek Spring
 • coordinates43°41′22″N 103°33′17″W / 43.6894281°N 103.5546387°W / 43.6894281; -103.5546387
 • elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
MouthLame Johnny Creek, South fork
 • coordinates
43°39′18″N 103°24′38″W / 43.6549859°N 103.4104720°W / 43.6549859; -103.4104720
 • elevation
4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Discharge 
 • location43°39′10″N 103°25′10″W / 43.65278°N 103.41944°W / 43.65278; -103.41944 (near mouth)[1]
 • average11.8 cu ft/s (0.33 m3/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLame Johnny CreekCheyenne RiverMissouri RiverMississippi RiverGulf of Mexico
River systemCheyenne River system

Flynn Creek is named for Ed Flynn, a pioneer settler.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "USGS Surface Water for South Dakota: Streamflow Measurements". waterdata.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flynn Creek
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.3. University of South Dakota. p. 31.