Cedar Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cedar Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Uwharrie River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Montgomery
Physical characteristics
Main source	Rocky Creek divide about 3 miles southeast of Uwharrie, North Carolina 710 ft (220 m) 35°23′28″N 079°58′41″W / 35.39111°N 79.97806°W / 35.39111; -79.97806
River mouth	Uwharrie River about 2 miles southwest of Uwharrie, North Carolina 289 ft (88 m) 35°23′41″N 080°01′15″W / 35.39472°N 80.02083°W / 35.39472; -80.02083
Length	2.72 mi (4.38 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally west
River system	Pee Dee
Basin size	5.32 square miles (13.8 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Watery Branch
Bridges	River Road

Cedar Creek is a 2.72 mi (4.38 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Uwharrie River, in Montgomery County, North Carolina.

Course

Cedar Creek rises on the Rocky Creek divide about 3 miles southeast of Uwharrie in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Cedar Creek then flows generally west to meet the Uwharrie River about 2 miles southwest of Uwharrie.

Watershed

Cedar Creek Creek drains 5.32 square miles (13.8 km²) of area, receives about 47.9 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 339.72 and is about 92% forested.