Courtois Creek
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| Courtois Creek | |
|---|---|
| Origin | near Brazil, Missouri |
| Mouth | Meramec River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Length | 30 miles |
| Avg. discharge | 250-500 cf/s |
Courtois Creek (pronounced "coda way") is a stream in Southern Missouri that flows into the Meramec River. It shares its name with the nearby Courtois, Missouri.
The stream forms in Mark Twain National Forest in eastern Washington County and flows through the Missouri Ozarks. The confluence with the Meramec River lies in western Crawford County, near the Crawford County Highway E bridge. It flows parallel to Huzzah Creek.
The creek is popular year-round for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. It is surrounded by dense stands of trees and native vegetation, has abundant fish, turtles and waterfowl, and is the best-protected stream in the area against erosion.[1] The Riverfront Times named the creek the best float trip in 2007.[2]
[edit] References
- Southwest Paddler: Courtois Creek
- Missouri Canoe and Floater's Association: Huzzah Creek & Courtois Creek
[edit] Notes
- ^ Meramec River Watershed: Habitat Conditions. Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved on 2007-01-10.
- ^ RFT Best of: Best Float Trip. Riverfront Times. Retrieved on 2007-01-10.
