The Lamine River ( ) is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data
The National Map
, accessed May 31, 2011

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of the

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in central

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in the

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. It is formed in northern Morgan County, about southeast of Otterville by the confluence of Flat and Richland creeks, and flows generally northwardly through

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and Pettis counties. In northwestern Cooper County the Lamine collects the

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and flows into the Missouri River northeast of

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and west of Boonville. At Clifton City, the river has a mean annual discharge of 455 cubic feet per second. Below the mouth of the Blackwater River, its discharge averages 1,279 cubic feet per second (see Blackwater River.) 1905 Roberts Bluff Bridge Construction Mishap on the Lamine River

1905 Roberts Bluff Bridge Construction Mishap on the Lamine River

The river was named by French explorers for mining operations in the area. According to the

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, the river has also been known as "La Mine River" and as "Rivière a la Mine." The unincorporated community of Lamine and the township of Lamine were named after the La Mine River.

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with the

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: ;Source: Confluence of Flat Creek and Richland Creek,

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References

Columbia Gazetteer of North America entry
Rivers of Missouri Tributaries of the Missouri River Rivers of Cooper County, Missouri Rivers of Morgan County, Missouri Rivers of Pettis County, Missouri {{PettisCountyMO-river-stub

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