Mill Creek (Trent River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Mill Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Trent River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jones |
| City | Pollocksville |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Island Creek divide about 4 miles east of Pollocksville, North Carolina 37 ft (11 m) 34°59′37″N 077°07′04″W / 34.99361°N 77.11778°W |
| River mouth | Trent River Pollocksville, North Carolina 0 ft (0 m) 35°00′28″N 077°12′51″W / 35.00778°N 77.21417°W |
| Length | 9.73 mi (15.66 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest and northwest |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 36.02 square miles (93.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Mill Creek Road, Beaufort Road |
Mill Creek is a creek in Jones County, North Carolina. It is about 9.73 mi (15.66 km) long. Mill Creek is a tributary to the Trent River. This means it is a smaller stream that flows into the larger Trent River.
The Journey of Mill Creek
Mill Creek begins its journey about 4 miles east of Pollocksville, North Carolina. It starts in the Croatan National Forest. From there, the creek flows first towards the southwest. Then, it turns and flows towards the northwest. Finally, Mill Creek joins the Trent River right in the town of Pollocksville.
The Area Mill Creek Drains
Mill Creek collects water from a large area. This area is called its watershed. The Mill Creek watershed covers about 36.02 square miles (93.3 km2). This region gets a lot of rain and snow, about 55.0 inches of precipitation each year. About 17% of the land in this area is covered by forests.
