Georges Creek (Whitethorn Creek tributary)

Georges Creek is a 13.28 mi (21.37 km) long 3rd order tributary to Whitethorn Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Georges Creek is the source of water for the Town of Gretna, Virginia.[6]

Georges Creek
Tributary to Whitethorn Creek
Map of Georges Creek mouth location
Map of Georges Creek mouth location
Location of Georges Creek mouth
Map of Georges Creek mouth location
Map of Georges Creek mouth location
Georges Creek (Whitethorn Creek tributary) (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
Physical characteristics
SourceOld Womans Creek divide
 • locationpond about 1 mile southwest of Gretna, Virginia
 • coordinates36°50′10″N 079°23′47″W / 36.83611°N 79.39639°W / 36.83611; -79.39639[1]
 • elevation950 ft (290 m)[2]
Mouth 
 • location
about 0.75 miles southwest of Markham, Virginia
 • coordinates
36°52′39″N 079°15′17″W / 36.87750°N 79.25472°W / 36.87750; -79.25472[1]
 • elevation
480 ft (150 m)[3]
Length13.28 mi (21.37 km)[4]
Basin size17.36 square miles (45.0 km2)[5]
Discharge 
 • locationWhitethorn Creek
 • average20.95 cu ft/s (0.593 m3/s) at mouth with Whitethorn Creek[5]
Basin features
ProgressionWhitethorn CreekBanister RiverDan RiverRoanoke RiverAlbemarle SoundPamlico SoundAtlantic Ocean
River systemRoanoke River
Tributaries 
 • leftunnamed tributaries
 • rightunnamed tributaries
BridgesUS 29, Music Street N, US 29 Business, Ben Annie Road, VA 40, Chalk Level Road, Markham Road

Course

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Georges Creek rises in a pond about 1 mile southwest of Gretna, Virginia and then flows southeast to join Whitethorn Creek about 0.75 miles southwest of Markham.[3]

Watershed

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Georges Creek drains 17.36 square miles (45.0 km2) of area, receives about 45.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 413.02, and is about 48% forested.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "GNIS Detail - Georges Creek". geonames.usgs.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Get Maps". USGS Topoview. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Get Maps". USGS Topoview. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  4. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Georges Creek Watershed Report". US EPA Geoviewer. US EPA. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Town of Gretna Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). Town of Gretna, Virginia. Retrieved 9 August 2021.