Hoods Creek (Trent River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Hoods Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Trent River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
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| Main source | Georges Branch divide about 1.5 miles southwest of James City, North Carolina 15 ft (4.6 m) 35°03′17″N 077°04′44″W / 35.05472°N 77.07889°W |
| River mouth | Trent River Timothy Chapel, North Carolina 0 ft (0 m) 35°04′06″N 077°04′39″W / 35.06833°N 77.07750°W |
| Length | 1.02 mi (1.64 km) |
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| Progression | north |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 1.03 square miles (2.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Brices Creek Road |
Hoods Creek is a small stream in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) long. This creek is a "first order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger river. Hoods Creek flows into the Trent River.
Where Hoods Creek Flows
Hoods Creek begins its journey near a place called Timothy Chapel in North Carolina. From there, it flows generally north. After flowing for about 1 mile (1.6 km), Hoods Creek meets and joins the Trent River. This meeting point is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southwest of James City.
The Hoods Creek Watershed
Every stream has an area of land that drains water into it; this is called its watershed. The watershed for Hoods Creek covers about 1.03 square miles (2.67 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, usually around 55.1 inches (140 cm). About 7% of the land in the Hoods Creek watershed is covered by forests.
