Bear Creek is a

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in Laclede and Pulaski counties the

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. It is a tributary of the

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. The stream

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are located at and the

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with the Gasconade is at . The stream source is just south of

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about three miles east of

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. The stream flows north and then northeast running parallel to

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passing south of Sleeper. The stream passes under the interstate and under

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southeast of

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. It continues east entering Pulaski County one half mile before entering the Gasconade under the

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bridge south of Richland. Bear Creek was named for the fact the area was a hunting ground of bears by pioneer settlers.

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Rivers of Laclede County, Missouri Rivers of Pulaski County, Missouri Rivers of Missouri Tributaries of the Gasconade River {{Missouri-river-stub

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