Back Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Back Creek |
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Location of Back Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance Orange |
| City | Graham |
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| Main source | divide between Back Creek and Lynch Creek pond about 0.5 miles northeast of Carr, North Carolina 720 ft (220 m) 36°07′31″N 079°18′02″W / 36.12528°N 79.30056°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 1.5 miles southeast of Graham, North Carolina 476 ft (145 m) 36°02′44″N 079°22′04″W / 36.04556°N 79.36778°W |
| Length | 8.77 mi (14.11 km) |
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| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 81.21 square miles (210.3 km2) |
| Tributaries |
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| Waterbodies | Quaker Creek Reservoir |
Back Creek is a stream in North Carolina, USA. It is about 8.77 mi (14.11 km) long and flows into the Haw River. This creek is an important part of the local water system in Alamance County, North Carolina.
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What's in a Name?
Back Creek has also been known by another name in the past. According to the Geographic Names Information System, people sometimes called it:
- Buffalo Creek
Where Does Back Creek Start and End?
Back Creek begins in a pond located about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) northeast of a place called Carr, in Orange County, North Carolina. From there, it flows towards the southwest.
Its journey ends when it joins the Haw River. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of the town of Graham, North Carolina.
The Back Creek Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and water drain into one main stream or river. The Back Creek watershed covers a large area of about 81.21 square miles (210.3 km2).
This area gets a good amount of rain, about 46.3 inches (117.6 cm) each year. A big part of the watershed, about 44%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy.
Other Streams Joining Back Creek
Just like branches on a tree, smaller streams flow into Back Creek. These are called tributaries.
- On the left side, a stream called Mill Creek joins Back Creek.
- On the right side, two streams named Stagg Creek and Quaker Creek flow into it.
- There's also a water body called Quaker Creek Reservoir within the watershed.
