Barnes Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barnes Creek |
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Location of Barnes Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph Montgomery |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | West Fork Little River divide about 2 miles southwest of Pisgah, North Carolina 750 ft (230 m) 35°31′09″N 079°54′47″W / 35.51917°N 79.91306°W |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 1.5 miles north of Uwharrie, North Carolina 305 ft (93 m) 35°26′03″N 080°00′11″W / 35.43417°N 80.00306°W |
| Length | 11.39 mi (18.33 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 24.09 square miles (62.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Randall Hurley Road, Horseshoe Bend Road (x2), Flint Hill Road, Tower Road, Ophir Road |
Barnes Creek is a cool stream in North Carolina that flows for about 11.39 mi (18.33 km). It's an important waterway that eventually joins the Uwharrie River. This creek is located in both Randolph County and Montgomery County.
Other Names for Barnes Creek
Sometimes, Barnes Creek has been known by another name. Historically, it was also called Barns Creek. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which tracks names of places.
Where Does Barnes Creek Flow?
Barnes Creek starts in Randolph County, North Carolina. Its source is about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of a place called Pisgah. From there, Barnes Creek flows generally towards the southwest. It then meets the Uwharrie River about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the town of Uwharrie.
The Barnes Creek Area
The area that Barnes Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 24.09 square miles (62.4 km2) (62.4 km²) of land. Each year, this area gets about 47.5 inches (121 cm) of rain. A large part of the watershed, about 81%, is covered by forests.
