Cross Brook (New Jersey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cross Brook |
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Cross Brook crossing Jacques Lane
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 40°27′7″N 74°33′33″W / 40.45194°N 74.55917°W |
| River mouth | 59 ft (18 m) 40°28′23″N 74°33′6″W / 40.47306°N 74.55167°W |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Six Mile Run, Millstone River, Raritan River, Atlantic Ocean |
| River system | Raritan River system |
Cross Brook is a small stream, also called a tributary, in New Jersey, United States. It flows through parts of Somerset and Middlesex Counties. This brook eventually joins a larger stream called Six Mile Run.
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Where Cross Brook Flows
Cross Brook begins near Suydam Road in a place called Franklin Park. You can find its starting point at these coordinates: 40°27′7″N 74°33′33″W / 40.45194°N 74.55917°W. From there, it flows through a natural area known as the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site. The brook then crosses a road called Jacques Lane. After passing Jacques Lane, Cross Brook flows into Six Mile Run. This meeting point is located at 40°28′23″N 74°33′6″W / 40.47306°N 74.55167°W.
Animals in the Brook
Cross Brook moves slowly, but it's not a swampy area. Because of its calm waters, you might expect to find different kinds of fish living here. It's a good spot for aquatic life that prefers gentle currents.
The Land Around Cross Brook
The journey of Cross Brook starts from a lake. This lake then drains into open grassy areas, creating a somewhat marshy or wet environment right where the brook begins. Even further downstream, the ground around the brook can still be quite muddy. Overall, Cross Brook is usually a wide stream that flows slowly and is fairly deep.
Visiting Cross Brook
Cross Brook is a short stream, and it only crosses one main road, Jacques Lane. If you want to explore the area, there are a few trails in the nearby woods that can lead you right to the brook. It's a nice place for a quiet walk in nature.
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Cross Brook crossing Jacques Lane
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Cross Brook flowing through grasslands near its source
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Cross Brook crossing Jacques Lane
