Alex Creek (Altamaha River tributary)


Alex Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is a tributary to the Altamaha River.[4]

Alex Creek
Tributary to Altamaha River
Map of Alex Creek mouth location
Map of Alex Creek mouth location
Location of Alex Creek mouth
Map of Alex Creek mouth location
Map of Alex Creek mouth location
Alex Creek (Altamaha River tributary) (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyWayne
Physical characteristics
SourceLittle Buffalo Swamp divide
 • locationabout 2 miles south-southeast of Grangerville, Georgia
 • coordinates31°25′33.80″N 081°43′6.40″W / 31.4260556°N 81.7184444°W / 31.4260556; -81.7184444[1]
 • elevation14 ft (4.3 m)[1]
MouthAltamaha River
 • location
about 3 miles northeast of Grangerville, Georgia
 • coordinates
31°30′33.79″N 081°39′31.40″W / 31.5093861°N 81.6587222°W / 31.5093861; -81.6587222[1]
 • elevation
13 ft (4.0 m)[1]
Length7.38 mi (11.88 km)[2]
Basin size32.03 square miles (83.0 km2)[3]
Discharge 
 • locationAltamaha River
 • average31.78 cu ft/s (0.900 m3/s) at mouth with Altamaha River[3]
Basin features
ProgressionAltamaha RiverAltamaha SoundAtlantic Ocean
River systemAltamaha
Tributaries 
 • rightBull Branch
BridgesAkin Road, US 25, Akin Road, River Road

A variant name is "Alecks Creek".[1] Alex Creek was named after "Captain" Alleck, a Lower Creek chieftain.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Alex Creek Watershed Report". watersgeo.epa.gov. US EPA. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  4. ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 3. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.