Timber Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Timber Run |
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Map of Timber Run
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 40°15′41″N 74°29′2″W / 40.26139°N 74.48389°W |
| River mouth | 108 ft (33 m) 40°15′30″N 74°29′26″W / 40.25833°N 74.49056°W |
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| Progression | Rocky Brook, Millstone River, Raritan River, Atlantic Ocean |
| River system | Raritan River system |
Timber Run is a small stream, also known as a tributary, located in Mercer County, New Jersey, in the United States. It flows into a larger stream called Rocky Brook.
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Where Timber Run Starts and Ends
Timber Run begins its journey in a neighborhood near Franklin Street (SR-33). Its exact starting point is at 40°15′41″N 74°29′2″W / 40.26139°N 74.48389°W.
Flowing South
From its start, Timber Run flows south. It empties into a body of water known as Quad II Lake.
Joining Rocky Brook
After flowing through Quad II Lake, the water from Timber Run then drains into Rocky Brook. This meeting point is located at 40°15′30″N 74°29′26″W / 40.25833°N 74.49056°W. Rocky Brook is part of a bigger river system that eventually leads to the Atlantic Ocean.
Another Timber Run Nearby
Did you know there's another stream in the area also called Timber Run? This second stream is also a tributary to Rocky Brook.
Its Path
This other Timber Run starts in a field. It flows towards the west-northwest. Part of its path goes behind a restaurant near the New Jersey Turnpike.
Hidden Sections
Much of this second stream flows through culverts, which are like large pipes underground. Parts of its route have been changed to go around local businesses and a highway exit. It eventually drains into Peddie Lake.
