Wilson Creek (Trent River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wilson Creek |
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Location of Wilson Creek mouth
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Other name(s) | Tributary to Trent River |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Craven |
Town | Trent Woods |
Physical characteristics | |
Main source | Jack Smith Creek divide about 2 miles west of New Bern, North Carolina 24 ft (7.3 m) 35°06′38″N 077°06′15″W / 35.11056°N 77.10417°W |
River mouth | Trent River Trent Woods, North Carolina 0 ft (0 m) 35°04′34″N 077°06′08″W / 35.07611°N 77.10222°W |
Length | 3.29 mi (5.29 km) |
Basin features | |
Progression | south |
River system | Neuse River |
Basin size | 5.83 square miles (15.1 km2) |
Tributaries |
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Bridges | Clubhouse Drive, Greenbrier Parkway, Yarmouth Road, Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Trent Road, Trent Woods Drive |
Wilson Creek is a small stream, about 3.29 miles (5.3 kilometers) long, located in Craven County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller branch that flows into a bigger river called the Trent River.
Where Wilson Creek Flows
Wilson Creek begins its journey about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) west of the town of New Bern, North Carolina. From there, it flows generally towards the south. Its path ends when it joins the Trent River in the area known as Trent Woods.
The Area Around Wilson Creek
The land that collects water and drains it into Wilson Creek is called its watershed. This area covers about 5.83 square miles (15.1 square kilometers). Each year, this region typically receives about 54.5 inches (138.4 centimeters) of rain. About 9% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests.
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