Jackson Creek (Victoria)

Jackson Saltwater River Western Branch, Gisborne Creek, Macedon River, Saltwater River, Saltwater Creek[1]
The narrow valley cut by Jackson Creek near Clarkefield
Contour map of the Maribyrnong River basin; Jackson Creek rises midpoint between the 400–500-metre (1,300–1,600 ft) contour line.
Etymology	After early Colonial settlers, 'Hungry' William Jackson[2]
Location
Country	Australia
State	Victoria
Region	Victorian Midlands (IBRA), Greater Melbourne
Local government area	Macedon Ranges Shire
Suburbs	Gisborne, Sunbury
Physical characteristics
Source	Macedon Ranges, Great Dividing Range
Source confluence	Distill, Gisborne and Slaty creeks
• location	within Rosslynne Reservoir, northwest of Gisborne
• coordinates	37°28′9″S 144°34′4″E / 37.46917°S 144.56778°E / -37.46917; 144.56778
• elevation	459 m (1,506 ft)
Mouth	confluence with the Deep Creek to form the Maribyrnong River
• location	west of Melbourne Airport
• coordinates	37°40′10″S 144°48′16″E / 37.66944°S 144.80444°E / -37.66944; 144.80444
• elevation	42 m (138 ft)
Length	71 km (44 mi)
Basin features
River system	Port Phillip catchment
Tributaries
• left	Riddells Creek
• right	Longview Creek
National park	Organ Pipes NP
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The Jackson Creek (sometimes referred to as Jacksons Creek^[1]) is a watercourse within the Port Phillip catchment, located in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne, in the Australian state of Victoria.