Aberdeen Creek (Drowning Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aberdeen Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Aberdeen Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Drowning Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Moore
Town	Aberdeen
Village	Pinehurst
Physical characteristics
Main source	Mill Creek divide about 1 mile east of Pinehurst, North Carolina 472 ft (144 m) 35°12′16″N 079°26′02″W / 35.20444°N 79.43389°W / 35.20444; -79.43389
River mouth	Drowning Creek about 2 miles southwest of Addor, North Carolina 266 ft (81 m) 35°03′08″N 079°28′27″W / 35.05222°N 79.47417°W / 35.05222; -79.47417
Length	12.45 mi (20.04 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally south
River system	Lumber River
Basin size	32.63 square miles (84.5 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Waterbodies	Watson Lake Pages Lake
Bridges	US 15-501, Irvernay Road, W Morganton Road, Lake Dornoch Drive (x2), Keith Street, Pinebluff Lake Road, Addor Road

Aberdeen Creek is a cool stream in Moore County, North Carolina. It flows for about 12.45 miles (20.04 km) and is a smaller stream that eventually joins a bigger one called Drowning Creek, which is part of the Lumber River system.

What's the History of Aberdeen Creek?

Long ago, in the 1700s, many families from Scotland and Ireland came to live near Aberdeen Creek. They used to get a lot of "naval stores" from the pine forests. Naval stores are things like tar and pitch, which were important for building and maintaining ships.

Over time, the main jobs in the area changed. Now, it's known for its nice retirement communities. The creek used to have a different name, "Devil Gut Creek," until 1887. That's when it was officially changed to Aberdeen Creek.

What Other Names Did Aberdeen Creek Have?

Sometimes, places have different names throughout history. According to the Geographic Names Information System, Aberdeen Creek was also known as:

• Devil Creek
• Devils Gut Creek

Where Does Aberdeen Creek Flow?

Aberdeen Creek starts in a place called the Mill Creek divide. This is about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Pinehurst in Moore County, North Carolina.

From there, the creek flows mostly south. It goes through many swampy areas. Finally, it meets Drowning Creek about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of a place called Addor.

What is the Aberdeen Creek Watershed?

A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and water drain into one main stream or river. The Aberdeen Creek watershed covers about 32.65 square miles (84.56 sq km).

This area gets about 49.3 inches (125 cm) of rain each year. About 29% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and healthy for animals and plants.

Maps of Aberdeen Creek

This map shows the path Aberdeen Creek takes as it flows.

This map shows the entire area that drains water into Aberdeen Creek.