Parrotts Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parrotts Creek |
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Rappahannock River at Parrotts Creek in Waterview, Virginia
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Location of Parrotts Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rappahannock River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Middlesex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Briery Swamp divide about 0.1 miles southeast of Jamaica, Virginia 80 ft (24 m) 37°42′39″N 076°41′24″W / 37.71083°N 76.69000°W |
| River mouth | Rappahannock River Ross Point, Virginia 0 ft (0 m) 37°43′52″N 076°37′06″W / 37.73111°N 76.61833°W |
| Length | 5.16 mi (8.30 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Rappahannock River |
| Basin size | 8.44 square miles (21.9 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Beazley Pond |
Parrotts Creek is a small stream in Virginia, United States. It flows for about 5.16 mi (8.30 km) (around 8.3 kilometers). This creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Parrotts Creek joins the Rappahannock River.
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Where is Parrotts Creek Located?
Parrotts Creek is found in Middlesex County, Virginia. It's part of the larger Rappahannock River system.
The Journey of Parrotts Creek
Parrotts Creek starts its journey near a place called Jamaica, Virginia. It begins in an area known as the Briery Swamp divide. From there, the creek flows mostly towards the east. Its journey ends when it reaches the Rappahannock River at a spot called Ross Point, Virginia.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snow that falls in an area. All this water then flows into a single river or stream. The Parrotts Creek watershed covers about 8.44 square miles (21.9 km2) (around 21.8 square kilometers).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 45.6 inches (116 cm). A big part of the watershed, about 62.7%, is covered by forests. This means lots of trees help keep the water clean!
Other Names for the Creek
Sometimes, Parrotts Creek has been called by a slightly different name in the past. It was also known as Parrott's Creek.
Images for kids
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The path of Parrotts Creek
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Map showing the Parrotts Creek watershed
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