Abrams Creek is an
[U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data]
The National Map
, accessed August 15, 2011 tributary
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 drai ...
stream of
Opequon Creek
Opequon Creek is an approximately 35 mile U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed August 15, 2011 tributary stream of the Potomac River. It flows into the Potomac northeast of Ma ...
in
Frederick County and the
independent city
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Historical precursors
In the Holy Roman Empire, and to a degree in its successor states ...
of
Winchester in
Virginia
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. Abrams Creek rises north of
Round Hill and flows in a southeasterly direction through Winchester. From Winchester, Abrams Creek flows east into Opequon Creek. The stream was originally known as Abraham's Creek.
Variant names
According to the
Geographic Names Information System
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, it has also been known historically as:
*Abraham's Creek
Course
Abrams Creek rises approximately one-half mile north-northeast of
Round Hill, in
Frederick County and then flows generally east to join Opequon Creek approximately one mile east of
Winchester.
Watershed
Abrams Creek drains of area, receives about 38.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 443.80, and is about 16% forested.
Tributaries
Tributary
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 drai ...
streams are listed from the source to the mouth.
*Town Run
*Ash Hollow Run
See also
*
List of rivers of Virginia
References
Rivers of Frederick County, Virginia
Rivers of Virginia
Bodies of water of Winchester, Virginia
Tributaries of the Potomac River
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