Noun
a river that rises in northern Colorado and flows northward into Wyoming and then eastward and southeastward through Nebraska where it joins the South Platte to form the Platte River
Source: WordNetThe railroad even dipped into what would become the new state of Colorado after crossing the North Platte River as it followed the South Platte River west into what would become Julesburg before turning northwest along Lodgepole Creek into Wyoming. Source: Internet
The Bureau of Reclamation has yet to begin collating data for its annual runoff forecast, the report which quantifies how much water can be expected to enter the North Platte River system this spring. Source: Internet
The water elevation of U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Glendo Reservoir on the North Platte River in Wyoming is declining, but is still in the flood pool as irrigation demand in western Nebraska remains lower than normal. Source: Internet
“This is the headwaters of the North Platte River, a freestone river—meaning there are no dams on it,” says Scott Graham, manager of the North Park Anglers fly shop and guide service. Source: Internet
Trying to transport their extensive fur collection down the Sweetwater and North Platte River, they found after a near disastrous canoe crash that the rivers were too swift and rough for water passage. Source: Internet
Those traveling south of the Platte crossed the South Platte fork at one of about three ferries (in dry years it could be forded without a ferry) before continuing up the North Platte River Valley into present-day Wyoming heading to Fort Laramie. Source: Internet