Flat Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Flat Creek |
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Location of Flat Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph Chatham |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little Brush Creek divide Pond about 4 miles northwest of Harpers Crossroads, North Carolina 535 ft (163 m) 35°32′49″N 079°30′38″W / 35.54694°N 79.51056°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 2 miles southwest of Bennett, North Carolina 329 ft (100 m) 35°32′49″N 079°35′09″W / 35.54694°N 79.58583°W |
| Length | 9.07 mi (14.60 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 14.24 square miles (36.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | Bill Lambert Road, Bennett Flatwoods Road, Bennett-Siler City Road, NC 42, Pleasant Grove Church Road, Flat Creek Road |
Flat Creek is a small river, also called a creek, located in North Carolina, United States. It flows for about 9.07 miles (14.60 km). Flat Creek is a "second-order tributary," which means it flows into another creek or river, which then flows into an even larger river. In this case, Flat Creek flows into the Deep River. It passes through parts of Randolph County and Chatham County.
Where Flat Creek Begins and Ends
Flat Creek starts in Chatham County, North Carolina. Its source is a pond located about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of a place called Harpers Crossroads, North Carolina.
From its starting point, the creek flows mainly towards the southwest. It then crosses into Randolph County, North Carolina.
Finally, Flat Creek joins the Deep River. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Bennett, North Carolina.
The Flat Creek Area
The land area that drains water into Flat Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 14.24 square miles (36.9 sq km).
The area around Flat Creek gets about 47.5 inches (121 cm) of rain each year. About 52% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests.
Bridges Over Flat Creek
Several roads and bridges cross over Flat Creek. These include:
- Bill Lambert Road
- Bennett Flatwoods Road
- Bennett-Siler City Road
- North Carolina Highway 42 (NC 42)
- Pleasant Grove Church Road
- Flat Creek Road
