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Simonson Brook (New Jersey)
Simonson Brook, also known as Sunonson Brook, is a tributary of the Millstone River in southern Franklin Park, Somerset County, New Jersey in the United States. Course Simonson Brook starts at , in southwestern Franklin Park near Route 27. It has several tributaries draining the area near Route 27. It runs through two housing developments then runs into the woods and flows near Bunker Hill Road, passing through the Bunker Hill Environmental Center and the Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve. It then crosses Canal Road and drains into the Millstone River at . Simonson Brook is smaller than its fellow brooks, the Ten Mile Run and the Six Mile Run. Many of its stream beds are dry in summer. Accessibility Simonson Brook can be accessed by trails in the Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve, part of the Ten Mile Run Greenway. It also crosses several roads, such as Barbieri Court and Ridings Parkway. It is easily accessible at Canal Road. Animal life Simonson Brook has several sl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millstone River
The Millstone River is a tributary of the Raritan River in central New Jersey in the United States.Gertler, Edward. ''Garden State Canoeing'', Seneca Press, 2002. The Millstone River begins in western Monmouth County and flows westward through northern Mercer County and northward through southern Somerset County, draining into the Raritan River at Manville. Almost three quarters of its length is paralleled by the Delaware and Raritan Canal. Both the Millstone River and parallel canal provide drinking water to large portions of central New Jersey and provide recreational uses as well. Course The Millstone River starts in western Monmouth County at , near CR-524 (Stage Coach Road). It flows northeast and turns north before picking up a tributary and crossing CR-1, Sweetmans Lane. It then crosses Baird Road before crossing SR-33 and flowing past the watershed of the Cranbury Brook. It turns west, crossing Perrineville Road and Applegarth Road. Meanwhile, it receives many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cranbury Brook
Cranbury Brook, also known as Cranberry Brook, is a tributary of the Millstone River in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, New Jersey in the United States. Course Cranbury Brook starts at , near the intersection of SR-33, Dugans Grove Road, and Iron Ore Road. It flows westward, crossing Perrineville Road. It receives several tributaries from the area and crosses Union Valley Road and Applegarth Road. It then crosses the New Jersey Turnpike, and is dammed to form Brainerd Lake. As a lake it crosses Route 130 and South Main Street in the town of Cranbury. It continues flowing west through the Cranbury Preserve and receives the Cedar Brook. It then crosses George Davison Ave and forms another dammed section known as Plainsboro Pond. It then crosses Maple Ave and drains into the Millstone River at . Accessibility Cranbury Brook is easily accessed by many road crossings and dammed sections such as Brainerd Lake. Sister tributaries * Beden Brook * Bear Brook *Devils Brook *Harrys B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tributaries Of The Raritan River
A tributary, or affluent, is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or main stem (or parent) river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries and the main stem river drain the surrounding drainage basin of its surface water and groundwater, leading the water out into an ocean. The Irtysh is a chief tributary of the Ob river and is also the longest tributary river in the world with a length of . The Madeira River is the largest tributary river by volume in the world with an average discharge of . A confluence, where two or more bodies of water meet, usually refers to the joining of tributaries. The opposite to a tributary is a distributary, a river or stream that branches off from and flows away from the main stream. PhysicalGeography.net, Michael Pidwirny & Scott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rivers Of New Jersey
This is a list of streams and rivers of the U.S. state of New Jersey. List of New Jersey rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (''i.e.,'' branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Major rivers include the Manasquan, Maurice, Mullica, Passaic, Rahway, Raritan, Musconetcong, Hudson and Delaware rivers. Historically, the Delaware and Raritan rivers have provided transportation of goods and people inland from the Atlantic Ocean, and were once connected by the Delaware and Raritan Canal. Today, these rivers, and the streams that feed them, provide sport and recreation for many people. By drainage basin Hudson River Basin * North River (Lower Hudson) **Hudson River ***Sparkill Creek ***Rondout Creek (NY) ****Wallkill River ***** Pochuck Creek ****** Black Creek ******Wawayanda Creek *****Papakating Creek ******Clove Brook ******Neepaulakating Creek ******West Branch Papakating Creek Newark Bay *Kill Van ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stony Brook (Millstone River)
Stony Brook, also known as Stoney Brook, is a tributary of the Millstone River in Hunterdon and Mercer counties, New Jersey, in the United States.Gertler, Edward. ''Garden State Canoeing'', Seneca Press, 2002. Course Stony Brook starts at , just south of Ringoes. It flows south through the Amwell Lake Wildlife Management Area. It flows southeast, flowing parallel to Route 31 while it receives Peters Brook and Woodsville Brook. It receives a tributary from Sourland Mountain, and crosses Pennington-Hopewell Road. It flows through the Hopewell Valley Country Club and the Stony BrookâMillstone Watershed Association's nature reserve, and then receives the Stony Brook Branch. From there, it flows between Bristol-Myers Squibb and the Baldwin State Wildlife Management Area, receiving Baldwins Creek. It then flows through Kunkel Park and receives Lewis Brook. It then turns east, flowing through Old Mill Road County Park and Rosedale Park, where it receives Honey Branch. It then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royce Brook
Royce Brook (sometimes referred to as Royces Brook, Royces Branch, or Royce Brook River) is a tributary of the Millstone River in Hillsborough and Manville, New Jersey in the United States. Path Royce Brook does not have a definite starting point, as it consists of several bodies of water flowing into it within its watershed. However, the website for the Royce Brook Watershed states that it starts at the edge of Sourland Mountain at . It tends to run north-east and eventually empties into the Millstone River in Manville at , which is subsequently deposited into the Raritan River. Name The origins of the creek's name is unknown, but there is a street that runs parallel to it in Hillsborough called, "Royce Brook Road." Also, there is a local golf club called, "The Royce Brook Golf Club." One of the earliest settlers of Hillsborough (other than Lenape) was a man named John Royce. It is documented that during the late 17th century he owned a large piece of land. This land is pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocky Brook
Rocky Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River in Monmouth and Mercer counties, New Jersey in the United States.Gertler, Edward. ''Garden State Canoeing'', Seneca Press, 2002. Course Rocky Brook starts at , near Perrineville. It flows parallel to CR-1 (Sweetmans Lane) before draining into Perrineville Lake. It continues flowing west into the northern areas of Perrineville Lake Park. It then turns northwest and crosses Perrineville Road and flows through the Etra Road Open Space area. It crosses Disbrow Hill Road and drains into the Etra Lake at . It continues flowing west alongside Etra Road and crosses the New Jersey Turnpike. It then flows into Peddie Lake in the heart of Hightstown. It crosses Route 33 and flows past the Town Center Plaza and Shopping Center before crossing Route 130 and the Hightstown Bypass. It then flows alongside the East Windsor Open Space Acquisition before draining into the Millstone River at . Tributaries * Timber Run Lakes There are n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Bear Brook
Little Bear Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River in Mercer County, New Jersey in the United States. Course The Little Bear Brook's source is at . It flows northeast, crossing Alexander Road and Washington Road (CR-571) before draining into the Millstone River at . Sister tributaries *Beden Brook * Bear Brook *Cranbury Brook *Devils Brook *Harrys Brook *Heathcote Brook *Indian Run Brook *Millstone Brook *Peace Brook *Rocky Brook *Royce Brook *Simonson Brook * Six Mile Run * Stony Brook * Ten Mile Run *Van Horn Brook See also *List of rivers of New Jersey This is a list of streams and rivers of the U.S. state of New Jersey. List of New Jersey rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (''i.e.,'' branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the ... References External linksUSGS Coordinates in Google Maps Rivers of Mercer County, New Jersey Tributaries of the Raritan River Rivers of New Jersey {{NewJer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heathcote Brook
Heathcote Brook, also known as Heathcote Run, is a tributary of the Millstone River in central New Jersey in the United States. Course Heathcote Brook starts at , near the intersection of New Road and Route 1. It runs through a residential area and crosses Route 1. It runs parallel to Route 1, picking up several tributaries until it crosses Route 1. It then joins with the Carters Brook, crosses Heathcote Road, and drains into the Millstone River at . Accessibility Numerous road crossings make it easily accessible. Tributaries *Carters Brook *Heathcote Brook Branch Sister tributaries *Beden Brook * Bear Brook *Cranbury Brook *Devils Brook *Harrys Brook *Indian Run Brook *Little Bear Brook *Millstone Brook *Peace Brook *Rocky Brook *Royce Brook *Simonson Brook * Six Mile Run * Stony Brook * Ten Mile Run *Van Horn Brook See also *List of rivers of New Jersey This is a list of streams and rivers of the U.S. state of New Jersey. List of New Jersey rivers includes streams formal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harrys Brook
Harrys Brook, also known as the H. Greenlands Brook, is a tributary of the Millstone River in Mercer County, New Jersey in the United States. Course Harrys Brook starts at , near Princeton North. It flows northeast though the city before meeting with another tributary from the northwest. It crosses Route 27 and drains into the Millstone River at . Sister tributaries *Beden Brook * Bear Brook *Cranbury Brook *Devils Brook *Heathcote Brook *Indian Run Brook *Little Bear Brook *Millstone Brook *Peace Brook *Rocky Brook *Royce Brook *Simonson Brook * Six Mile Run * Stony Brook * Ten Mile Run *Van Horn Brook See also *List of rivers of New Jersey This is a list of streams and rivers of the U.S. state of New Jersey. List of New Jersey rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (''i.e.,'' branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the ... References External linksUSGS Coordinates in Google Maps Rivers of Mercer County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devils Brook
Devils Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River in central New Jersey in the United States. It is a moderately large brook with numerous unnamed tributaries. Course The Devils Brook starts at , near exit 8A on the New Jersey Turnpike. It flows west, following Friendship Road. It then passes through the Plainsboro Preserve, feeding a marsh. It joins with Shallow Brook, its tributary, and crosses Scudders Mill Road, also known as CR-614. It crosses Princeton-Plainsboro Road in a dammed section known as Gordon Pond. It then drains into the Millstone River at . Accessibility The Devils Brook drains a large area in Mercer and Middlesex counties. There are many tributaries that cross roads, so it is easily accessible. Tributaries * Shallow Brook Sister tributaries * Beden Brook * Bear Brook * Cranbury Brook *Harrys Brook *Heathcote Brook *Indian Run Brook *Little Bear Brook *Millstone Brook *Peace Brook *Rocky Brook *Royce Brook * Simonson Brook * Six Mile Run * Stony Brook * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bear Brook (Millstone River)
Bear Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River in central New Jersey in the United States. Course Bear Brook starts at , near exit 8 on the New Jersey Turnpike. It flows west, crossing the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 130 and flowing through the Bear Brook Park Acquisition. It turns northeast to join another tributary and continues flowing northwest, receiving more tributaries. It crosses CR-571 (Princeton Hightstown Road) and Clarksville Road before draining into the Millstone River at , near Princeton Junction. Sister tributaries *Beden Brook *Cranbury Brook *Devils Brook *Harrys Brook *Heathcote Brook *Indian Run Brook *Little Bear Brook *Millstone Brook *Peace Brook *Rocky Brook *Royce Brook *Simonson Brook * Six Mile Run * Stony Brook * Ten Mile Run *Van Horn Brook See also *List of rivers of New Jersey This is a list of streams and rivers of the U.S. state of New Jersey. List of New Jersey rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also sma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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