Fish Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Fish Creek Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett County |
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| Main source | Camels Creek divide Pond about 1 mile nonrt-northeast of Mamers, North Carolina 335 ft (102 m) 35°25′18″N 078°56′00″W / 35.42167°N 78.93333°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 4 miles southwest of Kipling, North Carolina 115 ft (35 m) 35°27′12″N 078°52′25″W / 35.45333°N 78.87361°W |
| Length | 5.37 mi (8.64 km) |
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| Progression | southeast and northeast |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 7.68 square miles (19.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 421, Community Road, US 421, S River Road |
Fish Creek is a small stream in Harnett County, North Carolina. It flows for about 5.37 mi (8.64 km). This creek is a "second-order tributary," which means it flows into another stream (a first-order stream) that then flows into a larger river. Fish Creek eventually joins the Cape Fear River. Part of the lower section of Fish Creek runs through Raven Rock State Park, a beautiful natural area.
Where Fish Creek Flows
Fish Creek starts in a pond. This pond is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) north-northeast of a town called Mamers, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows mostly towards the southeast. Then, it makes a turn and flows northeast. Finally, it meets the Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Kipling, North Carolina.
About the Fish Creek Area
The area that Fish Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 7.68 square miles (19.9 km2) (19.9 km²). A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snow melt eventually flow into one stream or river.
In the Fish Creek watershed, the area gets about 46.1 inches (117 cm) of rain each year. More than half of this area, about 54%, is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees and plants around the creek.
