Brush Creek (Reedy Fork tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brush Creek |
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Location of Brush Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Reedy Fork |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Brush Creek and Deep River about 0.5 miles northwest of Piedmont Triad International Airport 910 ft (280 m) 36°07′17″N 079°57′46″W / 36.12139°N 79.96278°W |
| River mouth | Reedy Fork Lake Brandt 741 ft (226 m) 36°10′18″N 079°52′38″W / 36.17167°N 79.87722°W |
| Length | 8.15 mi (13.12 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 11.74 square miles (30.4 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Lake Higgins Lake Brandt |
| Bridges | NC 68, Cornerstone Drive, Ted Johnson Parkway, I-73, Muirfield Drive, Fleming Road, Brass Eagle Loop, Lewiston Road, Carlson Dairy Road, US 220 |
Brush Creek is a stream in Guilford County, North Carolina. It is about 8.15 mi (13.12 km) long. This creek flows into another stream called Reedy Fork. Reedy Fork then flows into the Haw River, making Brush Creek part of a larger river system.
Where Does Brush Creek Start and Go?
Brush Creek begins in Guilford County, North Carolina. Its starting point is near Piedmont Triad International Airport. This area is a high point that separates water flowing into Brush Creek from water flowing into the Deep River.
From there, Brush Creek flows towards the northeast. It eventually joins Reedy Fork inside a lake called Lake Brandt.
The Land Around Brush Creek (Watershed)
The area of land that drains water into Brush Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 11.74 square miles (30.4 km2). The land in this area gets about 44.8 inches of rain each year.
About 26% of the land in the Brush Creek watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees that help keep the water clean.
