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Schindler Creek (Niobrara River tributary)

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Stream in Nebraska, USA
Schindler Creek
Tributary to Niobrara River
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Location
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyKnox
Physical characteristics
SourceNorth Branch Verdigre Creek divide
 • locationabout 5 miles northwest of Verdigre, Nebraska
 • coordinates42°37′16.01″N 098°06′15.26″W / 42.6211139°N 98.1042389°W / 42.6211139; -98.1042389
 • elevation1,660 ft (510 m)
MouthNiobrara River
 • locationabout 2 miles southeast of Ponca, Nebraska
 • coordinates42°40′50.00″N 098°06′15.26″W / 42.6805556°N 98.1042389°W / 42.6805556; -98.1042389
 • elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Length7.04 mi (11.33 km)
Basin size10.50 square miles (27.2 km)
Discharge 
 • locationNiobrara River
 • average1.34 cu ft/s (0.038 m/s) at mouth with Niobrara River
Basin features
ProgressionNiobrara RiverMissouri RiverMississippi RiverGulf of Mexico
River systemNiobrara
Bridges519 Avenue, 886 Road

Schindler Creek is a 7.04 mi (11.33 km) long second-order tributary to the Niobrara River in Knox County, Nebraska.

Course

Schindler Creek rises on the North Branch Verdigre Creek divide about 5 miles northwest of Verdigre, Nebraska and then flows generally northeast to join the Niobrara River about 2 miles southwest of Ponca, Nebraska.

Watershed

Schindler Creek drains 10.50 square miles (27.2 km) of area, receives about 24.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 444.27, and is about 10.44% forested.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  2. "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  3. ^ "Schindler Creek Watershed Report". watersgeo.epa.gov. US EPA. Retrieved October 25, 2022.


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