Urbanna Creek facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Urbanna Creek
Urbanna Creek in Urbanna, Virginia
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Rappahannock River
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Middlesex
City	Urbanna
Physical characteristics
Main source	Dam at Town Bridge Pond about 0.5 miles southwest of Urbanna, Virginia 0 ft (0 m) 37°38′06″N 076°35′57″W / 37.63500°N 76.59917°W / 37.63500; -76.59917
River mouth	Rappahannock River Urbanna, Virginia 0 ft (0 m) 37°38′30″N 076°34′04″W / 37.64167°N 76.56778°W / 37.64167; -76.56778
Length	3.52 mi (5.66 km)
Basin features
Progression	southeast then northeast
River system	Rappahannock River
Basin size	9.69 square miles (25.1 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Town Bridge Swamp Right: Glebe Swamp
Waterbodies	Town Bridge Pond
Bridges	Town Bridge Road, Urbanna Road

Urbanna Creek is a small waterway in Middlesex County, Virginia. It flows for about 3.52 mi (5.66 km) before joining the larger Rappahannock River. What's special about Urbanna Creek is that it's a tidal stream along its whole length. This means its water level goes up and down with the ocean tides.

What's in a Name?

Urbanna Creek has had a couple of other names over time. Historically, people have also called it:

• Nimcock Creek
• Urbana Creek

Where Does Urbanna Creek Flow?

Urbanna Creek starts at a dam located at Town Bridge Pond. This spot is about half a mile southwest of the town of Urbanna, Virginia. From there, the creek first flows towards the southeast. Then, it changes direction and heads northeast. Finally, it reaches its end point, joining the Rappahannock River right in Urbanna, Virginia.

The Land Around the Creek

The area that drains into Urbanna Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 9.69 square miles (25.1 km²) of land. Every year, this area gets about 45.8 inches of rain. A good portion of the land, about 54.8%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.

Seeing the Creek on a Map

Maps can help us understand where Urbanna Creek is and how it flows.

This map shows the path Urbanna Creek takes from its start to where it meets the Rappahannock River.

This map highlights the entire watershed area that drains water into Urbanna Creek.