Gary Stone - Extension Educator
The Platte Rivers
The Platte Rivers drainage system is the largest and longest in the state. I say “rivers” because this drainage comprises the North Platte, South Platte, and from the confluence of these two to the Missouri River, the Platte River. The combined rivers in Nebraska run from the Panhandle at Henry, Nebraska (North Platte) and near Big Springs, Nebraska (South Platte) to the confluence with the Missouri River north of Plattsmouth, Nebraska.
Gary Stone - Extension Educator
The Republican River
The Republican River drainage system is in south/south-central Nebraska. The headwaters of the Republican are in east-central and northeast Colorado. The Republican joins with the Kansas River northeast of Junction City, Kansas. The Republican River flows for approximately 453 miles with an average discharge of 848 cubic feet per second (cfs) at the confluence with the Kansas River. The Republican River has numerous branches that form the river, including the North and South Republican Rivers, Arikaree River, Frenchman, Red Willow, Medicine, Beaver, Sappa, and Prairie Dog creeks. The Republican River is named after the Kitkehahkis Pawnee Native Americans.
The 2023 Scotts Bluff County Fair Open Class Fair Book is now available.
Gary Stone, Extension Educator
Part 3 of a six-part series that will cover the major rivers and their respective drainages found in Nebraska, with some geography and history about Nebraska’s rivers.
The Loup River
Come meet our new support staff member, Courtney Larson!
We will also have staff members on location for any questions regarding 4-H enrollment which is due June 15th!
There will be refreshments! Panhandle Research and Extension Center West Foyer May 23 5:30-6:30 p.m.
