Wilson Creek (Trent River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wilson Creek
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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 / 35.11056; -77.10417
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 / 35.07611; -77.10222
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	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
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.