riverhead

[ riv-er-hed ]

/ ˈrɪv ərˌhɛd /

the source or spring of a river.

Origin of riverhead

First recorded in 1675–85; river¹ + head

They were to make an early start and reach Riverhead, the end of navigation on the Chelton, early in the afternoon.

The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise |Margaret Penrose
Our road lies at first through the fern lands beyond Riverhead, and we soon lose sight of the settlement.

Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) |William Delisle Hay
Seemingly everybody called at her home; even George Carver of Riverhead made a special trip to pay his respects.

Dreamy Hollow |Sumner Charles Britton
This is the end of our river journey, as is evidenced by the Riverhead wharf, built out from the bank.

Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) |William Delisle Hay

There is little or no attraction in the scenery along the eighteen or twenty miles of river between Auckland and Riverhead.

Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) |William Delisle Hay