Doby Creek (Mallard Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doby Creek |
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Location of Doby Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Mallard Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| City | Charlotte |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Irwin Creek divide Derita in Charlotte, North Carolina 798 ft (243 m) 35°17′22″N 080°47′39″W / 35.28944°N 80.79417°W |
| River mouth | Mallard Creek northside of Charlotte, North Carolina 597 ft (182 m) 35°19′11″N 080°45′10″W / 35.31972°N 80.75278°W |
| Length | 4.23 mi (6.81 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally northeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 3.10 square miles (8.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | University City Boulevard, University Pointe Boulevard, NC 24 |
Doby Creek is a small stream located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It is about 4.23 miles (6.81 kilometers) long. This creek flows into Mallard Creek, which is a larger stream in the area. Doby Creek is part of a bigger network of waterways that eventually lead to the Pee Dee River.
Where Doby Creek Flows
Doby Creek begins in a community called Derita, which is part of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. From its starting point, the creek flows mostly towards the northeast. It travels through the northern parts of Charlotte. Finally, Doby Creek joins up with Mallard Creek.
The Doby Creek Watershed
A watershed is like a giant bowl. It's the entire area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a specific river, stream, or lake. The Doby Creek watershed covers about 3.10 square miles (8.03 square kilometers). This means all the water that falls on this area eventually makes its way into Doby Creek.
The Doby Creek watershed receives a good amount of rain each year, about 46.4 inches (118 centimeters). About 18% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. Forests are important because they help filter water and provide homes for wildlife.
