Stony Brook (Green Brook tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stony Brook
Stony Brook map
Country	United States
Physical characteristics
Main source	40°39′12″N 74°27′11″W / 40.65333°N 74.45306°W / 40.65333; -74.45306
River mouth	59 ft (18 m) 40°36′28″N 74°26′52″W / 40.60778°N 74.44778°W / 40.60778; -74.44778
Basin features
Progression	Green Brook, Bound Brook, Raritan River
River system	Raritan River system
Tributaries	Right: Crab Brook

Stony Brook is a tributary of Green Brook in central New Jersey in the United States.

Course

The Stony Brook starts at 40°39′12″N 74°27′11″W / 40.65333°N 74.45306°W / 40.65333; -74.45306, near the intersection of Hillcrest Road and I-78. It flows southeast, crossing Stirling Road, before turning southwest. It then turns northeast and flows into Watchung Lake. In Watchung Lake, it joins an unnamed tributary from the northeast and another one from the southwest. It then leaves the lake and goes southeast through the town of Watchung. It passes through the Stony Brook Gorge in the first Watchung Mountain and over the Wetumpka Falls.

It crosses Route 22 and joins the Crab Brook. It then crosses Greenbrook Road and turns south. It crosses West End Avenue and drains into the Green Brook at 40°36′28″N 74°26′52″W / 40.60778°N 74.44778°W / 40.60778; -74.44778, in the Green Brook Park.

Tributaries

• Crab Brook is the only tributary.