Muddy Run is a
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A tributary, or an ''affluent'', is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream (''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 into which they ...
of the
Maurice River
The Maurice River (Berkery, Sheri"Do you know how to pronounce these S.J. town names?" ''Courier-Post'', September 5, 2019. Accessed January 26, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "Maurice River/Maurice River Township: MAW-ris, instead of More-eece. So ba ...
in southwestern
New Jersey
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in the
United States
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.
It flows in a generally southeastern direction through southern
Gloucester County.
See also
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List of rivers of New Jersey
This is a list of streams and rivers of the U.S. state of New Jersey.
The list of New Jersey rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers, as well as smaller streams such as branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc. found throu ...
Muddy Run (Maurice River) (section)
Begins at Palatine Lake and next Travels Southeast To Centerton Pond. Then on to
Parvin State Park
Parvin State Park is a state park located in the southwestern part of New Jersey. Situated around Parvin Lake on the edge of the Pine Barrens, the park includes pine forests, hardwood forests, and swamps. The park is located near Pittsgrove Tow ...
and Parvin Lake. All are in Salem County including the last lake in the Muddy Run chain, known As Rainbow Lake. Approximately 3 miles further South, it joins into The Maurice River, Where it also passes into Cumberland County at a place long known as Indian Head. Indian Head Was Named Due To The Numerous Arrow Heads Found At That Location and it Was Also Known As A Tribal Meeting Location For The Various Native American Indian Tribes MManitaco Manumuskin That Traveled These River Highways in
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References
External links
Parvin State ParkAlso Is Rainbow Lake NJ Landis Avenue Vineland To Bridgeton NJ Rt 56
Rivers of New Jersey
Tributaries of the Maurice River
Rivers of Salem County, New Jersey
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