River MO

Penitentiary Branch

Missouri • 39.8223, -93.7314

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

7 mi

12 km

Elevation

947′ → 685′

262 ft drop

Stream Order

Stream

Slope

0.67%

35.3 ft/mi

Drainage

11 mi²

28 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

0.7 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,233 mi

1,985 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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