Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a stream in Van Buren, Iowa. Bear Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet Vernon, as well as near Bentonsport.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Des Moines River Locks No. 5 and No. 7.
Des Moines River Locks No. 5 and No. 7
Historic site
Photo: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Des Moines River Locks No. 5 and No. 7, also known as the Bonaparte and Keosauqua Locks, comprise a discontinuous historic site located along the Des Moines River in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. Des Moines River Locks No. 5 and No. 7 is situated 2½ miles southeast of Bear Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bonaparte.
Bonaparte
Village
Photo: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bonaparte is a city in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 359 at the 2020 census. The town is located on the Des Moines River and contains a number of historical buildings, including a large pottery. Bonaparte is situated 2½ miles southeast of Bear Creek.
Bear Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Van Buren, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
40.71697° or 40° 43′ 1″ northLongitude
-91.84461° or 91° 50′ 41″ westElevation
541 feet (165 metres)Open location code
86GCP584+Q5GeoNames ID
4847921
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Highlights include Bentonsport River-Side County Park and Bentonsport Bridge.
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