The Ross Creek, part of the
Ross River catchment
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, is a minor
creek in the upper reaches of the river catchment, located southwest of
Townsville
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, in
North Queensland
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, Australia.
Course and features
The creek rises on the eastern slopes of Grasshopper Range below Camp Engstrom and southwest of the settlement of . The creek flows generally southeast before reaching its
confluence
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with the Ross River on the western banks of the
Ross River Dam. The creek descends over its
course.
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See also
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References
External links
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Geography of Townsville
Rivers of Queensland
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