Bear Creek is a stream in Henry and Johnson counties of west central Missouri. It is a tributary of Big Creek.
The stream headwaters are located at 38°41′55″N 93°59′34″W / 38.69861°N 93.99278°W / 38.69861; -93.99278 and the confluence with Big Creek is at 38°33′54″N 93°58′22″W / 38.56500°N 93.97278°W / 38.56500; -93.97278.
Bear Creek was so named on account of bears in the area.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bear Creek (Big Creek tributary)
- "Johnson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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