Jackson Creek is an U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data
The National Map
, accessed October 3, 2011 tributary of Sprout Creek in

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. Via Sprout Creek and

Fishkill Creek Fishkill Creek (also Fish Kill, from the Dutch ''vis kille'', for "fish creek") is a tributary of the Hudson River in Dutchess County, New York, United States. At U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataT ...

, water from Jackson Creek flows to the

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. Jackson Creek's

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covers of land.

Course

Jackson Creek rises in the town of Union Vale. It flows southwestward and receives a small creek from the

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. Passing through relatively rural land, the creek receives a larger creek from its left bank and abruptly turns westward. After meeting a small tributary on its right bank, Jackson Creek resumes a southwestward course and crosses under

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, locally Freedom Plains Road. Now in a more developed area, it converges with another creek and flows under County Route 21 (Noxon Road). The creek passes under NY 82, and shortly thereafter receives a small stream from the right bank. The creek flows near the Lagrange Park and continues to parallel CR 21. The creek ultimately crosses under the

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in LaGrange and flows into Sprout Creek. The creek's New York State Department of Environmental Conservation classification varies from class C(T) to C(TS). Class C means the creek is suitable for fishing or boating.

Watershed

The creek's watershed covers of land, accounting for 4% of the larger

watershed. It encompasses three towns: Union Vale, LaGrange, and Beekman. In 2000, 42% of the land surrounding Jackson Creek was forested, 27% was residential, and 19% was used for agricultural purposes. The creek suffers numerous impairments, including flooding, erosion, sedimentation, man-made alteration, litter, and invasive plants. One particularly resilient species—the Mile-a-minute vine (''

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'')—is a major problem in the area. A 2007 study found 16 drainage pipes along the creek, as well as coverts and bridges that restrict its flow and result in localized flooding. A concrete dam along the creek's course prevents fish migration. However, several segments of the creek are considered to be in relatively good condition, especially near its mouth, and populations of trout have been observed.

References

{{authority control Rivers of New York (state) Rivers of Dutchess County, New York Tributaries of the Hudson River

Course

Watershed

See also

References