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This take-out point on the Illinois River in Cherokee County, Oklahoma provides access to one of the region's major waterways. The Illinois River is a significant tributary system with a drainage area of 27,507 square miles and an average flow of over 27,000 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial river system suitable for various paddling activities. With an average gradient of 0.3 feet per mile and typical velocities around 4.3 feet per second, paddlers can expect moderate current conditions that vary with seasonal water levels.
The location sits at approximately 35.85 degrees north latitude and 94.91 degrees west longitude, placing it in eastern Oklahoma's scenic Cherokee County region. This take-out serves boaters completing trips on the Illinois River, which spans 273.54 miles total and represents a major river corridor classified as Stream Order 9, comparable in significance to major rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri. The elevation at this point is approximately 127.4 meters, with the river having dropped roughly 86 feet from its headwaters to this location.