Bear Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bear Creek |
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Location of Bear Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Asheworth Branch divide Pond in Seagrove, North Carolina 700 ft (210 m) 35°32′07″N 079°46′04″W / 35.53528°N 79.76778°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 1 mile west of High Falls, North Carolina 298 ft (91 m) 35°28′47″N 079°33′16″W / 35.47972°N 79.55444°W |
| Length | 21.78 mi (35.05 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast and northeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 145.43 square miles (376.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Boone Street, NC 705, US 220, Upper Branch, Adams Road, Chrisco Road W, Dover Church Road, Dan Road, Browns Mill Road, NC 705, Reynolds Mill Road |
Bear Creek is a stream in North Carolina, USA. It flows for about 21.78 mi (35.05 km). This creek is a tributary to the Deep River. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Bear Creek runs through Moore and Randolph Counties.
Where Does Bear Creek Start and End?
Bear Creek begins in a pond near Seagrove, North Carolina. This town is in Randolph County. From there, the creek flows towards the southeast. It then enters Moore County.
The creek changes direction near Robbins, North Carolina. It turns and flows northeast. Finally, Bear Creek joins the Deep River. This meeting point is about 1 mile west of High Falls, North Carolina.
Understanding the Bear Creek Area
The land area that drains into Bear Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 145.43 square miles (376.7 km2). Think of it as a big bowl where all the rain and snow eventually flow into Bear Creek.
This area gets about 47.8 inches of rain and snow each year. A large part of the watershed, about 58%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean. They also provide homes for many animals.
