Cross Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cross Creek |
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Location of Cross Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| City | Fayetteville |
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| Main source | Little Cross Creek divide pond in Fort Bragg on west side of Fayetteville, North Carolina 190 ft (58 m) 35°07′52″N 078°56′33″W / 35.13111°N 78.94250°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River east side of Fayetteville, North Carolina 48 ft (15 m) 35°03′04″N 078°51′25″W / 35.05111°N 78.85694°W |
| Length | 9.70 mi (15.61 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 40.09 square miles (103.8 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Rose Lake |
| Bridges | NC 295, Shaw Mill Road, Country Club Drive, Langdon Street, Murchison Road, Blue Street, US 401, NC 24, Bragg Boulevard, Hillsboro Street, Ray Avenue, Green Street, Ann Street, N Cool Spring Street, NC 210, I-95-US 301 |
Cross Creek is a stream about 9.70 mi (15.61 km) long in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It flows into the Cape Fear River. Think of it as a smaller stream that feeds into a bigger river.
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What is Cross Creek?
Cross Creek is a natural waterway. It's known as a "4th order tributary." This means it's a stream that has had three smaller streams join it before it reaches a larger river.
Other Names for Cross Creek
Over time, Cross Creek has been called by a few different names. These include:
- Crosscreek
- Fayetteville
Where Does Cross Creek Flow?
Cross Creek starts on the western side of Fayetteville, North Carolina. This area is part of Fort Bragg.
Cross Creek's Journey
From its start, Cross Creek flows towards the southeast. It travels right through the city of Fayetteville. Finally, it joins the Cape Fear River on the eastern side of Fayetteville.
The Area Around Cross Creek
The land area that drains into Cross Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 40.09 square miles (103.8 km2).
Rainfall and Forests
The Cross Creek watershed gets a good amount of rain each year, about 47.2 inches. About 20% of this area is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and healthy.
