Sewell Mill Creek

Sewell Mill Creek in East Cobb Park

Sewell Mill Creek ^[1] is a tributary of Sope Creek in Marietta, Georgia, United States. Via Sope Creek and the Chattahoochee River, it is part of the Apalachicola River basin, draining to the Gulf of Mexico. The USGS (United States Geological Survey) operates a gauge along the creek at US-120, which measures a drainage area of about 12.57 square miles at an elevation of approximately 913.85 feet. ^{[2] [3]} Before reaching Sope Creek, Sewell Mill Creek passes through East Cobb Park.

History

Sewell Mill Creek is named after the historic Sewell Mill, originally built in the 1840s by brothers Issac and Samuel Sewell. Remains of the mill are still visible today along Sewell Mill Road. ^[4]

Recreation

The Sewell Mill Creek Loop at East Cobb Park is an easy 0.9-mile (1.4 km) trail that is stroller-, dog-, and wheelchair-friendly. It is popular for casual walking, birding, and viewing wildflowers. ^[5]

Sewell Mill Creek is also a known fishing spot, with fish such as largemouth bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed commonly caught in its waters. ^[6]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sewell Mill Creek
2. "SEWELL MILL CREEK AT GA 120, NEAR MARIETTA, GA (USGS-023358685) site data in the". www.waterqualitydata.us. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
3. "Sewell Mill Creek at GA 120, Near Marietta, GA". waterdataui-production.wma.chs.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
4. "Sewell Mill - Marietta". www.be-roberts.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
5. "Sewell Mill Creek Loop | Cobb County | Georgia". Hiiker. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
6. "Check out Sewell Mill Creek in GA, United States!". Fishbrain. Retrieved 2025-08-10.

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