Beden Brook
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Beden Brook, also Bedens Brook, Beden's Brook, or Beeden's Brook, is a tributary
of the Millstone River
in central New Jersey
in the United States
.
, flowing east, turning south below Hopewell, and then east again to meet the more northerly branch (sourced at 40°24′57"N 74°46′18"W). This rises on the southern slopes of Sourland Mountain
, cutting a valley that defines the west side of Pheasant Hill. It flows south to the junction of the two headwater branches at 40°23′2"N 74°44′36"W. The combined streams then flow eastward, passing through the Bedens Brook Country Club to the south of Blawenburg
. Past Blawenburg, the twisting brook turns to the northeast, and Cherry Run enters from the south. The brook passes under the Georgetown and Franklin Turnpike County (CR-518
) and receives Rock Brook
on the grounds of the former North Princeton Developmental Center. Turning eastward again, the brook passes under U.S. Route 206
and receives Pike Run
before emptying into the Millstone River.
Tributary
A tributary or affluent is a stream or river that flows into a main stem river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean...
of the Millstone River
Millstone River
The Millstone River is a tributary of the Raritan River in central New Jersey in the United States.The Millstone River begins in western Monmouth County and flows northward through southern Somerset County into the Raritan River at Manville. Almost three quarters of its length is paralleled by...
in central New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
in the United States
United States
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.
Course
The headwaters of the brook are variously given. The more southerly branch of the stream (the official USGS source at 40°23′4"N 74°46′34"W) rises to the west of HopewellHopewell, New Jersey
Hopewell is a Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 1,922.Hopewell was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1891, from portions of Hopewell Township, based on the results of a...
, flowing east, turning south below Hopewell, and then east again to meet the more northerly branch (sourced at 40°24′57"N 74°46′18"W). This rises on the southern slopes of Sourland Mountain
Sourland Mountain
Sourland Mountain is a long ridge in central New Jersey, extending from the Delaware River at Lambertville to the western end of Hillsborough Township near the community of Neshanic , through Montgomery Township and into Hopewell Township in Mercer County. It comprises the largest contiguous...
, cutting a valley that defines the west side of Pheasant Hill. It flows south to the junction of the two headwater branches at 40°23′2"N 74°44′36"W. The combined streams then flow eastward, passing through the Bedens Brook Country Club to the south of Blawenburg
Blawenburg, New Jersey
Blawenburg is a census-designated place and historic district in Montgomery Township, New Jersey. It is located at the juncture of two large roads, CR 518 and CR 601...
. Past Blawenburg, the twisting brook turns to the northeast, and Cherry Run enters from the south. The brook passes under the Georgetown and Franklin Turnpike County (CR-518
County Route 518 (New Jersey)
County Route 518 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Route 165 in Lambertville to Lincoln Highway in Franklin Township...
) and receives Rock Brook
Rock Brook
Rock Brook is a tributary of the Beden Brook found in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States.-Course:Its source is at . It flows south through the town of Skillman, picking up several tributaries, until it enters a dammed section called Sylvan Lake. It then continues west before draining into...
on the grounds of the former North Princeton Developmental Center. Turning eastward again, the brook passes under U.S. Route 206
U.S. Route 206
U.S. Route 206 is a long north–south United States highway in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, United States. Only about a half a mile of its length is in Pennsylvania; the Milford-Montague Toll Bridge carries it over the Delaware River into New Jersey, where it is the remainder of the route...
and receives Pike Run
Pike Run
The Pike Run, also known as the North Pike Run, is a tributary of the Beden Brook found in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It is the namesake for the nearby residential development of Pike Run in Belle Mead, New Jersey.-Course:...
before emptying into the Millstone River.
Tributaries
- Pike RunPike RunThe Pike Run, also known as the North Pike Run, is a tributary of the Beden Brook found in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It is the namesake for the nearby residential development of Pike Run in Belle Mead, New Jersey.-Course:...
- Pine Tree RunPine Tree RunThe Pine Tree Brook is a tributary of the Pike Run in Somerset county, New Jersey, United States.-Course:The Pine Tree Brook starts at , near Belle Mead-Griggstown Road. It flows southwest, crossing Dead Tree Run Road, before draining into the Pike Run at .-External links:*...
- Back BrookBack BrookThe Back Brook is a tributary of the Pike Run found in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It is found on the east side of Sourland Mountain.-Course:...
- Cruser BrookCruser BrookThe Cruser Brook, also known as the Crusers Brook, is a tributary of the Pike Run in Somerset county, New Jersey, United States.-Course:...
- Pine Tree Run
- Rock BrookRock BrookRock Brook is a tributary of the Beden Brook found in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States.-Course:Its source is at . It flows south through the town of Skillman, picking up several tributaries, until it enters a dammed section called Sylvan Lake. It then continues west before draining into...
- Cat Tail BrookCat Tail BrookThe Cat Tail Brook is a small tributary of the Rock Brook in central New Jersey, United States.-Course:The Cat Tail Brook's source is in Sourland Mountain at . It flows southeast until it meets the Rock Brook at the edge of Sourland Mountain at ....
- Cat Tail Brook
- Cherry Run (not on USGS GNIS)
Sister tributaries
- Bear BrookBear Brook (Millstone River)The Bear Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River found in central New Jersey, United States.-Course:The Bear Brook starts at , near exit 8 on the New Jersey Turnpike. It flows west, crossing the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 130 and flowing through the Bear Brook Park Acquisition...
- Cranbury BrookCranbury BrookThe Cranbury Brook, also known as the Cranberry Brook, is a tributary of the Millstone River found in central New Jersey, United States. It spans areas in Middlesex and Monmouth counties.-Course:...
- Devils BrookDevils BrookDevils Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River found in central New Jersey, United States. It is a moderately large brook with many unnamed tributaries.-Course:...
- Harrys BrookHarrys BrookThe Harrys Brook, also known as the H. Greenlands Brook, is a tributary of the Millstone River in Mercer county, New Jersey, United States.-Course:...
- Heathcote BrookHeathcote BrookThe Heathcote Brook, also known as the Heathcote Run, is a tributary of the Millstone River found in central New Jersey, United States. It has several tributaries, such as the Heathcote Brook Branch and the Carters Brook.-Course:...
- Indian Run Brook
- Little Bear BrookLittle Bear BrookThe Little Bear Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River found in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States.-Course:The Little Bear Brook's source is at...
- Millstone Brook
- Peace Brook
- Rocky BrookRocky BrookRocky Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River in central New Jersey in the United States. It runs through Monmouth and Mercer counties.-Course:...
- Royce Brook
- Simonson Brook
- Six Mile RunSix Mile Run (New Jersey)Six Mile Run is a tributary of the Millstone River that drains a large area in central Franklin Township in Somerset County and as well western portions of North Brunswick and South Brunswick Townships in Middlesex County, New Jersey in the United States....
- Stony BrookStony Brook (Millstone River)Stony Brook, also known as Stoney Brook, is a large tributary of the Millstone River in Mercer County, New Jersey in the United States.-Course:...
- Ten Mile Run
- Van Horn Brook
See also
- List of rivers of New Jersey
- USGS Coordinates in Google Maps