Motts Creek (also known as Foster's Brook) is a stream in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States.
| Motts Creek | |
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 A dry section of Motts Creek in 2022. | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Region | South Shore of Long Island, New York |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Jamaica Bay |
• coordinates | 40°37′55″N 73°44′42″W / 40.6320°N 73.7451°W |
Description
editMotts Creek runs between Franklin Square and Jamaica Bay.[1] The creek begins underneath Rath Park in Franklin Square, flowing towards the south, west, and southwest to Jamaica Bay.[2][3]
Communities which Motts Creek passes through include Franklin Square, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream, and Woodmere.[1][2][3][4]
Many portions of the creek have been redirected over the years as a result of suburban development and growth.[3] The re-routed sections include culverts and the straightening of the route.[3] A notable section which has been altered is the section underneath Rath Park; this section flows through a storm drain.[3]
The creek becomes a tidal creek near the dam at Doxey Brook's southern end; this is near Mott Creek's widest point, which is nearly 600 feet (180 m) in total width.[3] From there, Motts Creek continues towards the southwest to Jamaica Bay.[1][2][3]
USGS monitoring station
editThe United States Geological Survey operates a water monitoring station along Motts Creek.[5] The monitoring station, located off of Rosedale Road, has a monitoring station ID of 01311200.[5]
See also
edit- Mill River – Another north-south river on Long Island, located slightly to the east, flowing into Hewlett Bay from West Hempstead.
References
edit- ^ a b c "GNIS Detail – Motts Creek". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c "EPA – Waters GeoViewer". epa.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Hanc, John (January 23, 2020). "A stream runs through it: Motts Creek's surprising twists and turns across Nassau". Newsday. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ "Motts Creek cuts a stealthy path through Nassau County". Newsday. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ a b "MOTTS CREEK AT VALLEY STREAM, N.Y." waterdata.usgs.gov. Retrieved August 6, 2022.