Cane Creek (Haw River tributary, right bank) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cane Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Haw River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Alamance
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Cane Creek and Poppaw Creek about 3 miles northwest of Pleasantville, North Carolina 700 ft (210 m) 35°53′37″N 079°30′44″W / 35.89361°N 79.51222°W / 35.89361; -79.51222
River mouth	Haw River about 3 miles southeast of Eli Whitney, North Carolina 395 ft (120 m) 35°53′01″N 079°15′18″W / 35.88361°N 79.25500°W / 35.88361; -79.25500
Length	24.21 mi (38.96 km)
Basin features
Progression	east
River system	Haw River
Basin size	68.06 square miles (176.3 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Wells Creek Right: Reedy Branch South Fork Pine Branch
Bridges	Rural View Road, Cobe Mill Road, Pleasant Hill Church Road, Sylvan School Road, Snow Camp Road, Holman Mill Road, Bethel South Fork Road, Lindley Mill Road, NC 87, McBane Mill Road

Cane Creek is a 24.21 mi (38.96 km) long 4th order tributary to the Haw River, in Alamance County, North Carolina. This Cane Creek is located on the right bank of the Haw River.

Course

Cane Creek rises northwest of Pleasantville, North Carolina in Alamance County, North Carolina and then flows east to the Haw River about 3 miles southeast of Eli Whitney.

Watershed

Cane Creek drains 68.06 square miles (176.3 km²) of area, receives about 47.1 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 419.17 and is about 45% forested.