Buffalo Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Buffalo Creek |
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Location of Buffalo Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Suck Creek divide Pond about 0.5 miles northeast of Zion Grove, North Carolina 615 ft (187 m) 35°22′16″N 079°33′38″W / 35.37111°N 79.56056°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 0.5 miles southeast of High Falls, North Carolina 265 ft (81 m) 35°28′39″N 079°30′20″W / 35.47750°N 79.50556°W |
| Length | 12.73 mi (20.49 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 21.80 square miles (56.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 24-27, Plank Road, Ritter Road, NC 22 |
Buffalo Creek is a small but important stream in Moore County, North Carolina. It flows for about 12.73 mi (20.49 km) and is a "third-order" tributary. This means it's a stream that flows into another stream, which then flows into a larger river. Buffalo Creek eventually joins the Deep River.
Where Buffalo Creek Begins and Ends
Buffalo Creek starts its journey in a small pond. This pond is located about 0.5 miles northeast of a place called Zion Grove in Moore County. From there, the creek flows generally north. It travels through the landscape until it reaches its end point. Buffalo Creek joins the Deep River about 0.5 miles southeast of a town called High Falls, North Carolina.
The Area Buffalo Creek Drains
The land area that collects rainwater and sends it into Buffalo Creek is called its watershed. Buffalo Creek's watershed covers about 21.80 square miles (56.5 km2). This means all the rain that falls on this area eventually flows into Buffalo Creek. The area gets about 48.1 inches of rain each year. A large part of this watershed, about 65%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy for the creek.
