Brooks Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brooks Creek |
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Location of Brooks Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
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| Main source | divide between Brooks Creek and Dry Creek pond about 1.5 miles north of Gum Springs, North Carolina 505 ft (154 m) 35°46′29″N 079°09′00″W / 35.77472°N 79.15000°W |
| River mouth | Haw River Bynum, North Carolina 305 ft (93 m) 35°46′37″N 079°14′32″W / 35.77694°N 79.24222°W |
| Length | 6.79 mi (10.93 km) |
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| Progression | east |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 9.90 square miles (25.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 87, Old Graham Road, Bent Tree, Eddie Perry Road |
Brooks Creek is a small stream in Chatham County, North Carolina. It is about 6.79 mi (10.93 km) long. This creek is a "3rd order tributary," which means it flows into a larger river, the Haw River, which then flows into an even bigger river system.
About Brooks Creek
Brooks Creek is an important part of the local water system in North Carolina. It helps carry water from the land into the larger Haw River.
Where Does Brooks Creek Flow?
Brooks Creek begins in Chatham County, North Carolina, starting from a pond located about 1.5 miles north of a place called Gum Springs. From there, it flows generally towards the east. After its journey, Brooks Creek joins the Haw River near the town of Bynum, North Carolina.
What is a Watershed?
Every stream and river has an area of land around it called a watershed. This is the area where all the rain and melted snow drain into that specific stream or river. The Brooks Creek watershed covers about 9.90 square miles (25.6 km2) of land. This area gets a good amount of rain, about 47.4 inches each year. A large part of this watershed, about 74%, is covered by forests. These forests are very important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
Images for kids
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This map shows the path of Brooks Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina.
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This map shows the entire watershed area that drains into Brooks Creek.
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