Schindler Creek (Niobrara River tributary) explained

Schindler Creek
Name Other:Tributary to Niobrara River
Map Size:300
Pushpin Map:USA Nebraska#USA
Pushpin Map Size:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Schindler Creek mouth
Pushpin Map Alt:Map of Schindler Creek mouth location
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:United States
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Nebraska
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Knox
Length:7.04miles[1]
Discharge1 Location:Niobrara River
Discharge1 Avg:1.34cuft/s at mouth with Niobrara River[2]
Source1:North Branch Verdigre Creek divide
Source1 Location:about 5 miles northwest of Verdigre, Nebraska
Source1 Coordinates:42.6211°N -98.1042°W[3]
Source1 Elevation:1660feet
Mouth:Niobrara River
Mouth Location:about 2 miles southeast of Ponca, Nebraska
Mouth Coordinates:42.6806°N -98.1042°W
Mouth Elevation:1280feet
Progression:Niobrara RiverMissouri RiverMississippi RiverGulf of Mexico
River System:Niobrara
Bridges:519 Avenue, 886 Road

Schindler Creek is a 7.04miles 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.[3]

Watershed

Schindler Creek drains of area, receives about 24.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 444.27, and is about 10.44% forested.[2]

See also

Notes and References

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