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Dutchmans Creek
Dutchmans Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) is located in North Carolina
Dutchmans Creek (Uwharrie River tributary)
Dutchmans Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) is located in the United States
Dutchmans Creek (Uwharrie River tributary)
Location of Dutchmans Creek mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Uwharrie River
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Montgomery
Physical characteristics
Main source Lick Fork divide
about 0.25 miles northwest of Liberty, North Carolina
635 ft (194 m)
35°20′27″N 080°00′01″W / 35.34083°N 80.00028°W / 35.34083; -80.00028
River mouth Uwharrie River
about 1.5 miles north of Lake in the Pine
285 ft (87 m)
35°23′11″N 080°02′29″W / 35.38639°N 80.04139°W / 35.38639; -80.04139
Length 4.94 mi (7.95 km)
Basin features
Progression northwest
River system Pee Dee
Basin size 3.99 square miles (10.3 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges River Road

Dutchmans Creek is a small stream, like a mini-river, located in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It's about 4.94 miles (7.95 km) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Dutchmans Creek flows into the Uwharrie River.

Where Dutchmans Creek Starts and Ends

Dutchmans Creek begins in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It starts near a place called Liberty Hill. The water flows from a higher area, like a small hill, and forms the creek.

From its start, Dutchmans Creek flows mainly towards the northwest. After flowing for nearly 5 miles, it joins the Uwharrie River. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles north of a spot known as Lake in the Pine.

The Area Around the Creek

The land that collects rainwater and sends it into Dutchmans Creek is called its "watershed." This watershed covers an area of about 3.99 square miles (10.3 square kilometers).

Each year, this area gets about 48 inches (122 cm) of rain and other forms of water, like snow. A big part of the land around Dutchmans Creek, about 93%, is covered by forests. This means the area is mostly natural and green.

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