§ 5.7. Watersheds and Drainage

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A watershed can be defined as an interconnected area of land draining from surrounding ridge tops to a common point such as a lake or stream confluence with a neighboring watershed. All lands and waterways can be found within one watershed or another. There are two watersheds which drain the City of Greenwood. They are listed in order of percent draining the city land area:

• Rock Creek Watershed, 50.4%

• Black River Watershed, 49.6%

Approximate watershed locations within the city can be viewed by consulting Map 5-5 found within the Clark County Inventory and Trends Report.

                    
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