Caraway Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caraway Creek |
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Location of Caraway Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Caraway Creek and Deep River (via Muddy Creek) about 0.25 miles east of Progress, North Carolina 790 ft (240 m) 35°52′58″N 079°56′07″W / 35.88278°N 79.93528°W |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 0.5 miles east of Farmer, North Carolina 390 ft (120 m) 35°39′14″N 079°57′30″W / 35.65389°N 79.95833°W |
| Length | 25.76 mi (41.46 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 98.10 square miles (254.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Old Glenola Road, Creekview Drive, Roy Farlow Road, Old Marlboro Road, Beeson Farm Road, Beckerdite Road, Caraway Mountain Road, Jenco Road, US 64, Ridges Mountain Road, Golden Meadow Road, Old NC 49 |
Caraway Creek is a stream located in Randolph County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is about 25.76 mi (41.46 km) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. Caraway Creek flows into the Uwharrie River.
Where Does Caraway Creek Start and End?
Caraway Creek begins in Randolph County, North Carolina. Its source, or starting point, is near a place called Progress. It rises on a natural high point that separates it from the Deep River system.
From there, the creek flows generally towards the south. After traveling for many miles, it eventually joins the Uwharrie River. This meeting point is located near the town of Farmer, North Carolina.
What is the Caraway Creek Watershed?
A "watershed" is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or stream. The Caraway Creek watershed covers a large area of about 98.10 square miles (254.1 km2). This means all the rain and snow that falls in this area will eventually flow into Caraway Creek.
The watershed receives a good amount of rain each year, about 46.7 inches. A significant part of this area, about 54%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
Caraway Creek is part of a larger river system called the Pee Dee River. This means that the water from Caraway Creek flows into the Uwharrie River, which then flows into other rivers, eventually reaching the Pee Dee River and then the ocean.
