Cane Creek (Haw River tributary, left bank) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cane Creek |
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Location of Cane Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance Orange |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Cane Creek and Crabtree Creek (Eno River) about 2 miles east of Buckhorn, North Carolina 680 ft (210 m) 36°02′05″N 079°10′24″W / 36.03472°N 79.17333°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 2 miles east of Eli Whitney, North Carolina 398 ft (121 m) 35°54′35″N 079°16′06″W / 35.90972°N 79.26833°W |
| Length | 13.74 mi (22.11 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 39.25 square miles (101.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Borland Road, Arthur Minnis Road, Buckhorn Road, NC 54, Morrow Mill Road |
Cane Creek is a stream in North Carolina, United States. It is about 13.74 mi (22.11 km) long. This creek flows into the Haw River. It is located in Alamance and Orange Counties.
Where Cane Creek Starts and Ends
Cane Creek begins in Orange County, North Carolina, near a place called Buckhorn. It starts on a high area of land that separates it from another creek called Crabtree Creek.
From there, Cane Creek flows towards the southwest. It eventually joins the Haw River in Alamance County, North Carolina. This meeting point is close to a town called Eli Whitney.
The Land Around Cane Creek
The area that Cane Creek collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 39.25 square miles (101.7 km2) of land.
Every year, this area gets about 46.9 inches of rain and snow. A big part of the land around Cane Creek, about 59%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and healthy for plants and animals.
Smaller Streams and Bridges
Cane Creek has several smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. On its left side, it gets water from Watery Fork. On its right side, it receives water from Hog Branch, Turkey Hill Creek, and Toms Creek.
Several roads cross over Cane Creek with bridges. These include Borland Road, Arthur Minnis Road, Buckhorn Road, NC 54, and Morrow Mill Road.
