Spruce Run (Raritan River tributary)
River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
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| Spruce Run | |
|---|---|
Spruce Run near the Spruce Run Reservoir | |
  Location within Hunterdon County, New Jersey  Location within New Jersey  Location within the United States | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Schooley's Mountain |
| • coordinates | 40°45′48″N 74°51′23″W |
| Mouth | South Branch Raritan River |
• coordinates | 40°40′26″N 74°55′2″W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Raritan River |
GNIS feature ID | 880826[1] |
Spruce Run is a tributary of the Raritan River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It starts from the southwestern slope of Schooley's Mountain, northeast of Anthony in Lebanon Township, and flows southwest toward Glen Gardner.[2] It then flows south toward Clinton, where it joins the South Branch Raritan River. The Mulhockaway Creek is a tributary and flows from Jug Mountain.[3] The southern slopes of the Musconetcong Mountain drain into the Spruce Run.[2]
History
In 1964, the Spruce Run Reservoir Dam was built by the New Jersey Water Supply Authority, forming the Spruce Run Reservoir.[4] The reservoir is the third largest in the state and is encompassed by the Spruce Run Recreation Area.[5] The source of the stream is protected, located in Crystal Springs Preserve, a county park.[6] In addition, several sections of the stream are protected for fishing, hiking and nature observation.[7]
Gallery
Near its source in Crystal Springs Preserve
Rapids in Glen Gardner
