East Fork Deep River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East Fork Deep River |
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Location of East Fork Deep River mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Reedy Fork divide about 3 miles northwest of Greensboro, North Carolina 935 ft (285 m) 36°05′54″N 079°59′42″W / 36.09833°N 79.99500°W |
| River mouth | West Fork Deep River High Point Lake 757 ft (231 m) 36°01′13″N 079°56′24″W / 36.02028°N 79.94000°W |
| Length | 9.25 mi (14.89 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 21.67 square miles (56.1 km2) |
| Population | generally south |
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| Bridges | Triad Drive, Industrial Village Road, Lynwood Smith Expressway (NC 68), Gallimore Dairy Road, Regency Drive, Piedmont Parkway, W Wendover Avenue |
The East Fork Deep River is a stream in Guilford County, North Carolina. It's about 9.25 miles (14.89 km) long. This river joins with the West Fork Deep River to create the main Deep River.
Where Does the East Fork Deep River Start and Go?
The East Fork Deep River begins about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Greensboro, North Carolina. This is in Guilford County. From there, it flows south. It eventually meets the West Fork Deep River inside High Point Lake. When these two rivers join, they form the larger Deep River.
What's Its Home Area Like?
The East Fork Deep River drains an area of about 21.67 square miles (56.1 km²). This area is called its watershed. A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snow that falls eventually flows into one river or stream.
This area gets about 45.1 inches (114.5 cm) of rain each year. About 18% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
