Bearskin Creek (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bearskin Creek |
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Location of Bearskin Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Richardson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| City | Monroe |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Twelvemile Creek divide southwest side of the Monroe Airport 652 ft (199 m) 35°00′09″N 080°37′43″W / 35.00250°N 80.62861°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek Monroe, North Carolina at Sutton Park 457 ft (139 m) 34°59′25″N 080°30′35″W / 34.99028°N 80.50972°W |
| Length | 8.93 mi (14.37 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 15.22 square miles (39.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Sanford Lane, Price Shortcut Road, N Rocky River Road, N Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Concord Avenue, Skyway Drive, Miller Street, Stafford Street, US 601, N Sutherland Avenue, Morgan Mill Road |
Bearskin Creek is a small stream located in Union County, North Carolina, in the United States. It flows for about 8.93 mi (14.37 km) (around 14 kilometers). This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Bearskin Creek joins Richardson Creek.
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Journey of Bearskin Creek
Bearskin Creek begins near the Monroe Airport. This is where the water first collects and starts to flow. From its starting point, the creek generally moves towards the east.
Where it Ends
The journey of Bearskin Creek ends when it flows into Richardson Creek. This meeting point is located in Monroe, North Carolina, specifically at a place called Sutton Park.
About the Area Around the Creek
The land area that collects all the rainfall and snowmelt that eventually flows into Bearskin Creek is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 15.22 square miles (39.4 km2) (around 39 square kilometers).
Rainfall and Nature
The Bearskin Creek area gets a good amount of rain and other forms of water from the sky, about 48.5 inches (123 cm) each year. A significant part of this watershed, about 28%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees that help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
Other Streams Joining Bearskin Creek
As Bearskin Creek flows, it is joined by a couple of smaller streams. On its left side, a stream called Dry Fork flows in. On its right side, another stream named Camp Branch adds its water to Bearskin Creek.
Bridges Over the Creek
Many roads cross over Bearskin Creek. Some of these include Sanford Lane, Price Shortcut Road, N Rocky River Road, and US 601. These bridges allow people and vehicles to travel easily across the creek.
