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The Elkhorn River originates in the eastern Sandhills of Nebraska and is one of the largest tributaries of the Platte River, joining the Platte just west of Omaha, near Gretna. Elkhorn River © 2004 Matthew Trump File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Elkhorn River © 2004 Matthew Trump File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Sand Hills from space, September 2001 The Sand Hills are a 19,600 miÂ² (50,960 kmÂ²) region of mixed-grass prairie in north-central Nebraska, covering just over one-fourth of the state. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area Ranked 16th - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 430 miles (690 km) - % water 0. ... A tributary (or affluent or confluent) is a contributory stream, a river that does not reach the sea, but joins another major river (a parent river), to which it contributes its waters, swelling its discharge. ... The Platte River, showing the North Platte and South Platte The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 310 mi. ... Nickname: Gateway to the West Location in Nebraska Coordinates: Country United States State Nebraska County Douglas Founded 1854 Incorporated 1857 Mayor Michael Fahey Area - City 307. ... Gretna is a city located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. ...

Located in northeast and north-central Nebraska, the Elkhorn River basin encompasses approximately 7,000 mi². The Elkhorn also has several tributaries, including its own North and South forks, Logan Creek and Maple Creek.

History

The Lewis and Clark Expedition encountered the Elkhorn River near its confluence with the Platte, and referred to it as the 'Come de Cerf'. Lewis and Clark The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804â€“1806) was the first started to look like connor hall, he loved sailing while eating donuts. ... Confluence of Rhine and Mosel at Koblenz In geography, a confluence describes the point where two rivers meet and become one, usually when a tributary joins a more major river. ...

Categories: Nebraska geography stubs | Rivers of Nebraska This is a partial list of rivers in the state of Nebraska in the United States: Missouri River White River Niobrara River Snake River Keya Paha River Platte River Elkhorn River Logan River Loup River North Loup River Middle Loup River South Loup River Cedar River North Platte River South... The Mormon Trail or Mormon Pioneer Trail is the 1,300 mile route that members of Latter Day Saint movement traveled from 1846-1857. ...

Results from FactBites:

Nat' Academies Press, Endangered and Threatened Species of the Platte River (2004) (5551 words)
	The segment of the lower Platte River of interest in this question extends downstream from the confluence of the Elkhorn River with the lower Platte to the mouth of the lower Platte at its confluence with the Missouri River.
	Rivers where pallid sturgeon are found are often high in dissolved solids and high in conductivity, but little is known of their specific requirements for these conditions.
	Those fluctuations and runoff events from the Elkhorn River, Salt Creek, and smaller tributaries result in irregular rises in discharge in the lower Platte that may be important for its use by pallid sturgeon; many riverine fishes require rising flows to initiate spawning activities.

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