The Platte River is a significant waterway situated in the United States, and it is an essential source of water for many people in the region. It runs through cities like Denver and Omaha before finally emptying into the Missouri River. The Platte River has many alternative names and synonyms, including the Platte, Nebraska Platte, or the North Platte if referring specifically to its northern branch. It is also sometimes called the Flat River due to its shallow depths or the Shallow River due to the same reason. Other synonyms include the Great Platte River Road, used for its significance in the transportation of goods in the mid-19th century and the Platte Basin, used to refer to the entire drainage basin that feeds the river.