Brown Creek (Pee Dee River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brown Creek
Location of Brown Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Pee Dee River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina South Carolina
Counties	Anson (NC) Union (NC) Chesterfield (SC)
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Lynches River (Hills Creek) and Brown Creek about 1 mile north of Pageland, South Carolina 540 ft (160 m) 34°47′51″N 080°23′50″W / 34.79750°N 80.39722°W / 34.79750; -80.39722
River mouth	Pee Dee River about 2 miles southeast of Ansonville, North Carolina 180 ft (55 m) 35°05′22″N 080°00′56″W / 35.08944°N 80.01556°W / 35.08944; -80.01556
Length	46.47 mi (74.79 km)
Basin features
Progression	northeast
River system	Pee Dee River
Basin size	180.95 square miles (468.7 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Little Brown Creek Black Jack Creek Kelly Branch Swans Branch Ledbettter Branch Haileys Branch Cranes Branch Cabin Branch Jacks Branch Cabbage Branch Permetter Branch Right: Rushing Branch Lick Creek Little Brown Creek Pinch Gut Creek Goulds Fork Hurricane Creek Flat Fork
Bridges	Brock Road, Outen Road, Canal Road, Smith Town Road, Okey High Road, Meltonville Church Road, Lower White Store Road, Mineral Springs Church Road, Poplar Hill Church Road, US 74, Cameron Road, NC 742, US 52, Pinkston River Road, Grassy Island Road

Brown Creek is a stream that flows into the Pee Dee River. It runs through parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. Specifically, it drains areas in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Union County, North Carolina, and Anson County, North Carolina.

The creek starts near the town of Pageland, South Carolina. From there, it flows northeast, briefly entering Union County. It then continues its journey through Anson County. Brown Creek helps drain a large area known as the Wadesboro Triassic Basin.

About Brown Creek

Brown Creek is an important waterway in its region. It acts as a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. In this case, it feeds into the Pee Dee River. The creek is about 46.47 mi (74.79 km) long.

Where Does Brown Creek Start?

Brown Creek begins in South Carolina, not far from Pageland. This starting point is about 540 ft (160 m) above sea level. It's located near a natural divide between the Lynches River and Brown Creek's own path.

Where Does Brown Creek Go?

After starting in South Carolina, Brown Creek flows generally northeast. It crosses into North Carolina, moving through Union County and then Anson County. Finally, it reaches its end when it joins the Pee Dee River. This meeting point is about 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The creek helps carry water from a large area, about 180.95 square miles (468.7 km²) in size, into the Pee Dee River system.

Other Names for Brown Creek

Sometimes, creeks and rivers have different names they've been called over time. According to the Geographic Names Information System (a database of place names), Brown Creek has also been known by a couple of other names:

• Big Brown Creek
• Browns Creek