Accokeek Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Accokeek Creek |
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Location of Accokeek Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Potomac Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Stafford |
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| Main source | Aquia Creek divide about 0.25 miles northeast of Moores Corners, Virginia 285 ft (87 m) 38°27′31″N 077°28′26″W / 38.45861°N 77.47389°W |
| River mouth | Potomac Creek Crows Nest Point, Virginia 0 ft (0 m) 38°21′00″N 077°18′18″W / 38.35000°N 77.30500°W |
| Length | 14.60 mi (23.50 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Potomac River |
| Basin size | 22.81 square miles (59.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Shelton Shop Road, Monument Drive (x2), Ramoth Church Road, I-95, US 1, VA 608, Raven Road |
Accokeek Creek is a small river, also called a tributary, in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. It flows into Potomac Creek, which then flows into the larger Potomac River. Accokeek Creek is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) long from where it starts to where it ends.
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What's in a Name? Accokeek Creek's History
The name of Accokeek Creek became official in 1940. This decision was made by the United States Board on Geographic Names. Before that, some people also called it Accakeek Creek. It's interesting how names can change over time!
Where Does Accokeek Creek Flow?
Accokeek Creek starts near Moores Corner, Virginia. It begins on a high area that separates it from Aquia Creek. The creek then flows towards the southeast. Finally, it joins Potomac Creek at a spot called Crows Nest Point. This is just before Potomac Creek reaches the Potomac River.
Understanding the Accokeek Creek Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or creek. The Accokeek Creek watershed covers about 22.81 square miles (59.1 square kilometers). This area gets about 43 inches (109 cm) of rain each year. A big part of the watershed, about 60.1%, is covered by forests.
Images for kids
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The path Accokeek Creek takes.
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The area of land that drains into Accokeek Creek.
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