Twelvemile Creek (Mustinka River tributary) facts for kids

Twelvemile Creek is a stream in Minnesota, United States. It flows for about 55.1 miles (88.7 kilometers). This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one. Twelvemile Creek joins the Mustinka River.

About Twelvemile Creek

Twelvemile Creek starts in a place called Stevens County. From there, it travels towards the northwest. Its journey ends when it meets the Mustinka River in Traverse County.

Its Journey to the Ocean

The water from Twelvemile Creek goes on a long adventure! After joining the Mustinka River, it flows into the Bois de Sioux River. From there, it enters the Red River of the North. The Red River then carries the water to Lake Winnipeg in Canada. Finally, the water leaves Lake Winnipeg through the Nelson River, which empties into Hudson Bay. This entire path, from Twelvemile Creek all the way to Hudson Bay, is called a "watershed." It means all the land where water drains into these connected rivers and lakes.