Jackson Creek (Monroe County, Indiana) facts for kids
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Jackson Creek, south of Rock Creek Drive in Bloomington, Indiana USA May 30, 2015
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| Country | United States |
| City | Bloomington |
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| River mouth | Clear Creek 39°06′01″N 86°32′23″W / 39.10028°N 86.53972°W |
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| Progression | South-west |
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Jackson Creek is a small river, also called a creek, located in Monroe County, Indiana. It helps drain the southeastern part of the city of Bloomington. The creek flows mostly southwest and south.
It eventually flows into Clear Creek south of Bloomington. Clear Creek then joins Salt Creek. Salt Creek is a branch of Indiana's White River.
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Where Jackson Creek Flows
Jackson Creek starts its journey flowing south. It runs alongside College Mall Road. You can see it from Buick Cadillac Boulevard to Moores Pike. Then, it continues south along Sare Road.
The creek turns west when it gets north of McCartney Lane. It then flows southwest. It passes under Rogers Road, just east of the High Street roundabout.
Next, Jackson Creek flows through some cool places. These include the city's "Goat Farm" property and Sherwood Oaks Park. You can even follow it along the Jackson Creek Trail.
From there, the creek keeps flowing southwest. It goes under Rhorer Road, Fairfax Road, and Old State Road 37 / South Walnut Street. Finally, it passes through Jackson Creek Park. It then flows into Clear Creek, just west of Rogers Road.
Jackson Creek's Branches
Jackson Creek has a few smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. The main ones are East Branch Jackson Creek, East Fork Jackson Creek, and West Branch Jackson Creek.
East Branch Jackson Creek
This branch starts north of Moores Pike and east of Fenbrook Lane. It flows generally southwest. It goes under Moores Pike. Then, it joins Jackson Creek just east of Sare Road.
East Fork Jackson Creek
The East Fork Jackson Creek begins northwest of the intersection of Moores Pike and State Road 446. It also flows southwest. It passes under Moores Pike and then under Smith Road.
This fork flows through Schmalz Farm Park. It then goes under Rogers Road. After that, it passes under Rhorer Road. Finally, it flows into the main Jackson Creek.
West Branch Jackson Creek
The West Branch Jackson Creek starts near S. High Street and E. Covenanter Drive. It flows southeast. It passes under Moores Pike.
This branch then goes through the northeast corner of Southeast Park. After that, it flows alongside Renwick Trail. It joins Jackson Creek just west of Sare Road.
