Island Creek (Trent River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Island Creek |
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Location of Island Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Trent River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jones |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mill Creek and East Prong Brice Creek divide about 2 miles east of Pollocksville, North Carolina 34 ft (10 m) 35°01′13″N 077°06′36″W / 35.02028°N 77.11000°W |
| River mouth | Trent River River Bend, North Carolina 0 ft (0 m) 35°03′25″N 077°08′59″W / 35.05694°N 77.14972°W |
| Length | 5.73 mi (9.22 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 11.75 square miles (30.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Island Creek Road |
Island Creek is a small waterway, often called a creek, located in Jones County, North Carolina. It is about 5.73 miles (9.22 kilometers) long. This creek flows into a larger river known as the Trent River.
Island Creek: A North Carolina Waterway
Where Island Creek Starts and Flows
Island Creek begins its journey about 2 miles east of a town called Pollocksville, North Carolina. It starts inside the large Croatan National Forest. From its source, the creek flows mostly north. Eventually, it meets and joins the Trent River near a place called River Bend, North Carolina.
Understanding the Island Creek Watershed
A watershed is like a big natural bowl of land. All the rain and water that falls within this area eventually flows into one main river or creek. The watershed for Island Creek covers about 11.75 square miles. This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 54.7 inches. About 45% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
