Carolina Creek (Lanes Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carolina Creek |
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Location of Carolina Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Lanes Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Brown Creek divide pond about 0.5 miles east of Mt. Pisgah Church, just north of South Carolina state line. 581 ft (177 m) 34°48′59″N 080°24′33″W / 34.81639°N 80.40917°W |
| River mouth | Lanes Creek about 5 miles south of Allens Crossroads, North Carolina 458 ft (140 m) 34°52′08″N 080°24′09″W / 34.86889°N 80.40250°W |
| Length | 4.74 mi (7.63 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 3.39 square miles (8.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Vann Snead Road, Landsford Road, Old Pageland Marshville Road |
Carolina Creek is a small stream located in Union County, North Carolina. It is about 4.74 miles (7.63 kilometers) long. This creek is a "first order" tributary. This means it is one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger one. Carolina Creek eventually flows into Lanes Creek.
Where Does Carolina Creek Start and End?
Carolina Creek begins in a pond. This pond is located about half a mile east of Mt. Pisgah Church. It is also very close to the South Carolina state line.
From its start, Carolina Creek flows generally north. It travels for almost 5 miles. The creek then joins Lanes Creek. This meeting point is about 5 miles south of a place called Allens Crossroads, North Carolina.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land. All the water from rain and snow in that area drains into a specific stream, river, or lake. Carolina Creek has its own watershed.
The Carolina Creek watershed covers about 3.39 square miles (8.78 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 48.5 inches (123 cm). About 43% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean.
