Ross Creek (North Queensland)

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Ross Creek (North Queensland) is located in Queensland
Ross Creek (North Queensland)
Location of Ross Creek mouth in Queensland
EtymologyW. A. Ross, a colonial settler[1]
Location
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
RegionNorth Queensland
Physical characteristics
SourceGrasshopper Range
 • locationbelow Camp Engstrom
 • coordinates19°16′53″S 146°48′37″E / 19.28139°S 146.81028°E / -19.28139; 146.81028
 • elevation496 m (1,627 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Ross River
 • location
west of the Ross River Dam
 • coordinates
19°28′31″S 146°43′13″E / 19.47528°S 146.72028°E / -19.47528; 146.72028
 • elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Length21 km (13 mi)
Basin features
River systemRoss River catchment
[2]

The Ross Creek, part of the Ross River catchment, is a minor creek in the upper reaches of the river catchment, located southwest of Townsville, in North Queensland, Australia.

  1. ^ "Our story, our vision". About the Port. Port of Townsville. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Map of Ross Creek, QLD". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 14 October 2015.