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Referring to any significant accumulation of water usually on planet earth but also on other planetary bodies.
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Cockle Creek
Water bodies; Rivers
Stream in Chincoteague, VA between Chincoteague Bay on the north and Chincoteague Inlet to the south. It was the site of a naval battle during the Civil War.
Knotts Creek
Water bodies; Rivers
Knotts Creek is a 3 mile-long tidal inlet on the Nansemond River in the city of Suffolk, Virginia.
Nansemond River
Water bodies; Rivers
The Nansemond River is a 19.8 mile-long tributary of the James River in Virginia. The river begins at Lake Meade north of downtown Suffolk.
Hoffler Creek
Water bodies; Rivers
Hoffler Creek is a 2.1 mile-long tidal inlet of the James River on its southern side in Hampton Roads. It forms the boundary between the cities of Portsmouth and Suffolk, ...
Southern Branch Elizabeth River
Water bodies; Rivers
The Southern Branch Elizabeth River is a 14.5 mile-long tidal river in Virginia. It flows from south to north through the city of Chesapeake and is part of the Intracoastal ...
Indian River
Water bodies; Rivers
The Indian River is a 4.8 mile-long primarily tidal river located entirely within the city of Chesapeake, Virginia. It is a tributary of the Eastern Branch Elizabeth River.
Eastern Branch Elizabeth River
Water bodies; Rivers
The Eastern Branch Elizabeth River is a 9 mile-long tidal river in the Hampton Roads, Virginia. The river flows from east to west, starting in Virginia Beach.
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