Contrary Creek (Missouri River)

Contrary Creek is a stream in Buchanan County in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] It is a tributary of the Missouri River.

Contrary Creek was named for the fact it runs in a different direction relative to other nearby streams.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Contrary Creek (Missouri River)
  2. ↑ "Buchanan County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°41′29″N 94°58′02″W / 39.6913832°N 94.9671899°W / 39.6913832; -94.9671899


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