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 5.73 mi (9.22 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Trent River in Jones County, North Carolina.
Course
Island Creek rises about 2 miles east of Pollocksville, North Carolina in Croatan National Forest and then flows northerly to join the Trent River at River Bend, North Carolina.
Watershed
Island Creek drains 11.75 square miles (30.4 km2) of area, receives about 54.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 565.10, and is about 45% forested.
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