Moxahala Creek
River in USA
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Moxahala Creek is a tributary of the Muskingum River, 29.2 miles (47.0 km) long, in southeastern Ohio in the United States. Via the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, draining an area of 301 square miles (780 km2)[4]
location4 mi (6.4 km) south of New Lexington
elevation~ 1,040 ft (320 m)[1]
location
Muskingum River at South Zanesvilleelevation
~ 680 ft (210 m)[2]| Moxahala Creek | |
|---|---|
Along the creek south of Crooksville | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | 4 mi (6.4 km) south of New Lexington |
| • elevation | ~ 1,040 ft (320 m)[1] |
| Mouth | |
• location | Muskingum River at South Zanesville |
• elevation | ~ 680 ft (210 m)[2] |
| Length | 29.2 mi (47.0 km) |
Basin size | 301 mi2 (780 km2)[3] |
Moxahala Creek rises in southeastern Perry County and flows generally northward into southern Muskingum County, past Crooksville and Roseville. It joins the Muskingum River at South Zanesville.[5]
It was historically also known as Jonathan's Creek.[6]
