Simpson Creek (Niobrara River tributary)

Simpson Creek
Tributary to Niobrara River
Location of Simpson Creek mouth
Simpson Creek (Niobrara River tributary) (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyKeya Paha
Physical characteristics
SourceOak Creek divide
  locationabout 5 miles north-northeast of School No. 69
  coordinates42°49′50.00″N 099°19′47.00″W / 42.8305556°N 99.3297222°W / 42.8305556; -99.3297222
  elevation2,080 ft (630 m)
MouthNiobrara River
  location
about 4 miles southeast of School No. 69
  coordinates
42°47′51.00″N 099°17′19.37″W / 42.7975000°N 99.2887139°W / 42.7975000; -99.2887139
  elevation
1,778 ft (542 m)
Length3.20 mi (5.15 km)
Basin size4.00 square miles (10.4 km2)
Discharge 
  locationNiobrara River
  average0.52 cu ft/s (0.015 m3/s) at mouth with Niobrara River
Basin features
ProgressionNiobrara RiverMissouri RiverMississippi
River systemNiobrara
Bridges480th Avenue

Simpson Creek is a 3.20 mi (5.15 km) long second-order tributary to the Niobrara River in Keya Paha County, Nebraska.

Simpson Creek rises on the Oak Creek divide about 5 miles (8.0 km) north-northeast of School No. 69 in Keya Paha County and then flows southeast to join the Niobrara River about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of School No. 69.