Elk River

The Elk River is a tributary of the in southeastern in the . Via the Verdigris and rivers, it is part of the watershed.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: tributary of the Verdigris River in southeastern Kansas in the United States
  • Also known as: Ham Creek

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Independence and Sycamore.

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is a small city in with rustic rural charm, a delightfully small downtown, a large WalMart Supercenter and pretty much nothing else.

Village
is a census-designated place in northern , United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 70. It is located along U.S. Route 75, north of the city of . is situated 5 miles north of Elk River.

Elk River

Latitude
37.25673° or 37° 15′ 24″ north
Longitude
-95.69415° or 95° 41′ 39″ west
Elevation
735 feet (224 metres)
Open location code
86967844+M8
Geo­Names ID
4270914
Wiki­data ID
Q5364099
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Welsh—“Elk River” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: Elk
  • Cebuano: Elk River
  • Chinese: 埃爾克河 (堪薩斯州)
  • Irish: Abhainn Elk
  • Norwegian Bokmål: Elk River
  • Slovenian: Elk River
  • Slovenian: Elk
  • Slovenian: reka Elk
  • Venetian: Elk
  • Welsh: Afon Elk

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Calvary Cemetery and Riverside Park.

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