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Cold Brook
Cold Brook (Oneida County, New York) is located in New York Adirondack Park
Cold Brook (Oneida County, New York)
Cold Brook (Oneida County, New York) is located in the United States
Cold Brook (Oneida County, New York)
Location of mouth within New York
Country United States
State New York
Physical characteristics
Main source 43°29′46″N 75°13′32″W / 43.4961797°N 75.2254455°W / 43.4961797; -75.2254455
River mouth Black River
Hawkinsville, New York
1,043 ft (318 m)
43°29′32″N 75°16′22″W / 43.4922909°N 75.2726695°W / 43.4922909; -75.2726695
Basin features
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Crystal Creek

Cold Brook is a small stream, also known as a brook or creek. It flows into the Black River. This happens near a place called Hawkinsville, New York. Cold Brook is located in the state of New York, in the Oneida County area.

Where is Cold Brook Located?

Cold Brook starts in the beautiful state of New York. Its source, or where it begins, is found at specific geographic coordinates. These coordinates are 43.4961797 degrees north and 75.2254455 degrees west.

Journey of Cold Brook

The brook then flows until it reaches the Black River. This meeting point is called the mouth of the brook. The mouth is located near Hawkinsville, New York. The elevation of the mouth is about 1,043 feet above sea level.

What is a Tributary?

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Cold Brook has one known tributary. This smaller stream is called Crystal Creek. Crystal Creek adds its water to Cold Brook, making it a bit bigger before it joins the Black River.

Understanding River Systems

Cold Brook is part of a larger river system. A river system includes a main river and all the smaller streams and rivers that flow into it. The Black River is the main river that Cold Brook joins. This means Cold Brook is an important part of the Black River's journey.

The Black River Connection

The Black River itself is a significant waterway in New York. It eventually flows into Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes. So, the water from Cold Brook travels a long way. It goes from a small stream, to a larger river, and then into a huge lake!

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