Southworth Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Southworth Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Southworth Creek in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lincoln |
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| Main source | Burnt Timber Mountain Siuslaw National Forest 1,231 ft (375 m) 44°22′16″N 123°59′32″W / 44.37111°N 123.99222°W |
| River mouth | Alsea River near Waldport 7 ft (2.1 m) 44°24′45″N 123°59′15″W / 44.41250°N 123.98750°W |
| Length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
Southworth Creek is a small stream in Oregon, United States. It is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) long. This creek flows through Lincoln County. It is a branch, or tributary, of the Alsea River. The Alsea River then flows into the Pacific Ocean.
Where Southworth Creek Flows
Southworth Creek begins high up on Burnt Timber Mountain. This mountain is part of the Siuslaw National Forest. The creek flows generally north from there. It travels downhill until it reaches the Alsea River. The place where it joins the Alsea River is very close to sea level. It is only about 2 meters (7 feet) above the ocean. This meeting point is near the town of Waldport.
How Southworth Creek Got Its Name
Southworth Creek is named after a person named Lewis Southworth. He was an early settler who moved to the area in the 1880s. He was an important part of the community.
The creek used to have a different name. But the Oregon Geographic Names Board was asked to change it. This board helps decide the official names for places in Oregon. They changed the name to Southworth Creek to honor Lewis Southworth and to use a more appropriate name.
