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Marais des Cygnes River - Melvern Lake

Kansas • 38.3833, -95.8000

Length

217 mi

349 km

Elevation

1,061′ → 719′

342 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.03%

1.6 ft/mi

Drainage

3,263 mi²

8,451 km²

Avg Flow

2,691 cfs

2.3 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,797 mi

2,892 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

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Water Level Gauges on Marais des Cygnes River - Melvern Lake

There are 4 USGS water level monitoring stations on Marais des Cygnes River - Melvern Lake providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 7 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Marais des Cygnes River - Melvern Lake.