Profile
Description
The headwaters of Accotink Creek are located in the center of Fairfax
County and the stream drains southeast to Accotink Bay, then Gunston Cove
and finally to the Tidal Potomac River.
Major Streams and Tributaries
Major tributaries to Accotink Creek include Bear Branch, Crook Branch,
Daniels Run, Hunters Branch and Long Branch.
Watershed Size
51 square miles, total
38 square miles within Fairfax County
Unique Features
Lake Accotink, with a surface area of approximately 70 acres, is located
in the central portion of the watershed. Approximately 12 square miles of
the watershed are not under the jurisdiction of Fairfax County, lying
within the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna or Fort Belvoir.