Meramec Basin

The Meramec Basin is one of the largest watersheds in the state. The river is 218 miles in length. The river rises near Salem, the seat of Dent County. The river meanders northward to where it receives the Dry Fork, then it turns to the northeast. The next two major tributaries are the Huzzah and Courtois Creeks.These two creeks are small, but significant as they add significant amounts of water to the river. Caves line the banks of the Meramec in its upper reaches. The River collects its first large tributary, the Bourbeuse near Moselle, Missouri. The river deepens and can accommodate power boats near Piney Park. The river collects its last major tributary, the Big River near Eureka. Finally, the Meramec flows into the Mississippi near Arnold, Missouri.. The Meramec Basin
 * 1) Meramec River
 * 2) Dry Fork
 * 3) Huzzah Creek
 * 4) Little Meramec River
 * 5) Bourbeuse River
 * 6) Big River