Crooked Run (Trent River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crooked Run |
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Location of Crooked Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Trent River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jones |
| City | Trenton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Great Creek divide about 5 miles southwest of Olivers Crossroads, North Carolina 47 ft (14 m) 35°00′11″N 077°21′52″W / 35.00306°N 77.36444°W |
| River mouth | Trent River about 0.25 miles southeast of Trenton, North Carolina 8 ft (2.4 m) 35°03′30″N 077°20′46″W / 35.05833°N 77.34611°W |
| Length | 7.75 mi (12.47 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north-northwest then east |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 30.39 square miles (78.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Francks Field Road, S Market Street |
Crooked Run is a small stream, about 7.75 mi (12.47 km) long, located in Jones County, North Carolina. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. For Crooked Run, the larger river it joins is the Trent River.
About Crooked Run
Crooked Run is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry water from the land into the Trent River. This river is a "2nd order tributary," meaning it's formed when two smaller streams (1st order) come together.
Where Does it Flow?
Crooked Run starts, or "rises," about 5 miles southwest of a place called Olivers Crossroads in North Carolina. From its starting point, the stream first flows towards the north-northwest. Then, it makes a turn and flows east. Finally, it meets the Trent River. This meeting point is about 0.25 miles southeast of the town of Trenton.
The Land Around the River
The area that Crooked Run collects water from is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 30.39 square miles (78.7 km2) of land. The land in this area gets a lot of rain and other forms of water, about 53.3 inches every year. A good portion of this land, about 16%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
