Sawmill Brook (New Jersey) facts for kids
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Sawmill Brook map
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 40°26′35″N 74°23′58″W / 40.44306°N 74.39944°W |
| River mouth | 20 ft (6.1 m) 40°27′34″N 74°25′53″W / 40.45944°N 74.43139°W |
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| Progression | Lawrence Brook, Raritan River, Atlantic Ocean |
Sawmill Brook is a small stream located in East Brunswick, New Jersey, in the United States. It is a tributary of Lawrence Brook. This means Sawmill Brook flows into Lawrence Brook, which then flows into the Raritan River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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Journey of Sawmill Brook
Sawmill Brook begins its journey at a specific point, which is its official source. This spot is located at 40°26′35″N 74°23′58″W / 40.44306°N 74.39944°W. From there, the brook flows through an area with many businesses and factories, located between Harts Lane and Route 18.
Where the Brook Flows
After passing through the business area, Sawmill Brook crosses Harts Lane. It then continues its path through Tices Lane Park, a local park where people can enjoy nature. As it flows, another smaller stream joins Sawmill Brook from the south, adding more water to it. The brook then crosses Tices Lane.
Reaching Westons Mill Pond
The brook's journey continues as it crosses under the New Jersey Turnpike, a major highway, and then Ryders Lane. Finally, Sawmill Brook flows into Westons Mill Pond. This pond is actually a part of Lawrence Brook that has been dammed, meaning a wall was built to hold back the water and create a pond. The brook joins the pond at 40°27′34″N 74°25′53″W / 40.45944°N 74.43139°W.
Easy to Visit
Sawmill Brook flows through areas where many people live. This makes it quite easy for people to get close to the brook and see it.
Other Streams in the Area
Sawmill Brook is not the only small stream that flows into Lawrence Brook. There are several other streams, sometimes called "sister tributaries," that also feed into Lawrence Brook. These include:
- Beaverdam Brook
- Great Ditch
- Ireland Brook
- Oakeys Brook
- Sucker Brook
- Terhune Run
- An unnamed stream located in Rutgers Gardens, which some people call Doc Brook
- Another unnamed stream found in Rutgers' Helyar Woods
