Creek IL

Taum Sauk Creek

Illinois • 37.5426, -90.7781

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

8 mi

14 km

Elevation

0′ → 0′

0 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.00%

0.0 ft/mi

Drainage

22 mi²

58 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

0.9 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

386 mi

622 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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Access Sites on Taum Sauk Creek

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Taum Sauk Creek.