It runs through Crawford and Franklin Counties.
The stream headwaters are in Crawford County just north of the community of Coffeyton at 38°07′43″N 91°16′19″W / 38.12861°N 91.27194°W / 38.12861; -91.27194.
The stream flows north passing under Interstate 44 and then northeast past Bourbon then turns north and enters Franklin County.
The stream flows north-northwest passing between Japan and Elmont to enter a meander on the Bourbeuse between Strain and Champion City at 38°18′02″N 91°17′20″W / 38.30056°N 91.28889°W / 38.30056; -91.28889.
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