Boyds Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Boyds Creek |
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Location of Boyds Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
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| Main source | divide between Boyds Creek and Deep Creek Pond about 3 miles southeast of McCray, North Carolina 700 ft (210 m) 36°09′16″N 079°20′30″W / 36.15444°N 79.34167°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 1 mile northwest of Haw River, North Carolina 492 ft (150 m) 36°06′08″N 079°22′51″W / 36.10222°N 79.38083°W |
| Length | 4.54 mi (7.31 km) |
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| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 7.38 square miles (19.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Sandy Cross Road, Luck Stone Road, Haw River-Hopedale Road |
Boyds Creek is a small stream, about 4.54 miles (or 7.3 kilometers) long. It flows into the Haw River and is located in Alamance County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller arm of the Haw River system.
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Journey of Boyds Creek
Where Does Boyds Creek Start?
Boyds Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about 3 miles southeast of a place called McCray in Alamance County, North Carolina.
Where Does Boyds Creek End?
From its start, the creek flows towards the southwest. It eventually joins the Haw River. This meeting point is about 1 mile northwest of the town of Haw River, North Carolina.
Understanding the Boyds Creek Area
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river, lake, or ocean. Think of it like a giant bowl where all the rain and snowmelt collect and flow towards one main stream.
The Boyds Creek Watershed
The land area that drains into Boyds Creek is about 7.38 square miles. This means all the rain that falls in this area will eventually make its way into Boyds Creek.
Each year, the Boyds Creek watershed gets about 46 inches of rain. A good part of this area, about 41%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy for the creek.
