Flat River (Missouri)

Flat River is a stream in St. Francois County, Missouri. It is a tributary of the Big River.

The stream source is at: 37°46′14″N 90°35′20″W / 37.77056°N 90.58889°W / 37.77056; -90.58889 and the confluence is at: 37°53′31″N 90°29′59″W / 37.89194°N 90.49972°W / 37.89194; -90.49972Coordinates: 37°53′31″N 90°29′59″W / 37.89194°N 90.49972°W / 37.89194; -90.49972.

Flat River was so named on account of its flat banks. A variant name was "River la Platte".

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