Adams Creek (Dutch Buffalo Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adams Creek |
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Location of Adams Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
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| Main source | Cold Water Creek divide about 2 miles east-southeast of New Gilead, North Carolina 710 ft (220 m) 35°26′43″N 080°30′36″W / 35.44528°N 80.51000°W |
| River mouth | Dutch Buffalo Creek about 1 mile south of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 515 ft (157 m) 35°22′49″N 080°25′29″W / 35.38028°N 80.42472°W |
| Length | 8.88 mi (14.29 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 16.86 square miles (43.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Adams Creek Drive, Fringewood Drive, Irish Woods Drive, Ponderosa Lane, NC 73, Walker Road, NC 49-73, Mt. Pleasant Road W, Mt. Pleasant Road S |
Adams Creek is a small but important stream located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is about 8.88 miles (14.29 km) long. This creek is a "2nd order tributary," which means it flows into another creek, Dutch Buffalo Creek.
Where Adams Creek Flows
Adams Creek begins its journey about 2 miles (3.2 km) east-southeast of a place called New Gilead, North Carolina. From there, it flows generally towards the southeast. Its path eventually leads it to join Dutch Buffalo Creek. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the town of Mount Pleasant.
Understanding the Adams Creek Watershed
The area that collects water for Adams Creek is known as its watershed. This watershed covers about 16.96 square miles (43.9 km²). Each year, this region receives a good amount of rain, around 47.2 inches (120 cm). An interesting fact is that nearly half of this area, about 46%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and supports local wildlife.
