Wyman Creek (Niobrara River tributary)

Wyman Creek is a 7.82 mi (12.59 km) long third-order tributary to the Niobrara River in Keya Paha County, Nebraska.

Wyman Creek
Tributary to Niobrara River
Map of Wyman Creek mouth location
Map of Wyman Creek mouth location
Location of Wyman Creek mouth
Map of Wyman Creek mouth location
Map of Wyman Creek mouth location
Wyman Creek (Niobrara River tributary) (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyKeya Paha
Physical characteristics
SourceBurton Creek divide
 • locationabout 3 miles west-northwest of Gipson Landing Strip
 • coordinates42°48′16.00″N 099°37′53.41″W / 42.8044444°N 99.6315028°W / 42.8044444; -99.6315028[1]
 • elevation2,400 ft (730 m)[1]
MouthNiobrara River
 • location
about 0.25 miles southeast of Riverview, Nebraska
 • coordinates
42°43′31.00″N 099°34′46.41″W / 42.7252778°N 99.5795583°W / 42.7252778; -99.5795583[1]
 • elevation
1,910 ft (580 m)[1]
Length7.82 mi (12.59 km)[2]
Basin size12.52 square miles (32.4 km2)[3]
Discharge 
 • locationNiobrara River
 • average1.50 cu ft/s (0.042 m3/s) at mouth with Niobrara River[3]
Basin features
ProgressionNiobrara RiverMissouri RiverMississippi
River systemNiobrara
BridgesRiverview Road

Wyman Creek rises on the divide of Burton Creek and then flows generally south to join the Niobrara River about 0.25 miles (0.40 km) southeast of Riverview, Nebraska.[1]

Watershed

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Wyman Creek drains 12.51 square miles (32.4 km2) of area, receives about 22.9 in/year (58 cm/year) of precipitation, and is about 39.12% forested.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Wyman Creek Watershed Report". watersgeo.epa.gov. US EPA. Retrieved 18 November 2022.