Fork Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fork Creek |
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Location of Fork Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bachelor Creek divide about 1 mile northeast of Michfield, North Carolina 665 ft (203 m) 35°35′26″N 079°46′08″W / 35.59056°N 79.76889°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 3 miles east-northeast of Jugtown, North Carolina 326 ft (99 m) 35°31′04″N 079°35′57″W / 35.51778°N 79.59917°W |
| Length | 15.46 mi (24.88 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 48.29 square miles (125.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Bachelor Creek Road, Fork Creek Mill Road, Union Grove Church Road, Erect Road, Riverside Road |
Fork Creek is a cool stream in Randolph County, North Carolina. It's about 15.5 miles (25 kilometers) long. This creek flows into a bigger river called the Deep River.
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Other Names for Fork Creek
Sometimes, Fork Creek has been known by other names. People used to call it "Crooked Creek" or "Pork Creek." These names are part of its history!
Where Fork Creek Flows
Fork Creek starts near a place called Michfield in Randolph County, North Carolina. It begins about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of Michfield. From there, it flows mostly towards the southeast.
The creek ends when it joins the Deep River. This meeting point is about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) east-northeast of Jugtown.
The Fork Creek Area
The land that drains into Fork Creek is called its watershed. This area covers about 48 square miles (125 square kilometers). That's a pretty big area!
Each year, this region gets about 47.3 inches (120 centimeters) of rain. A large part of the watershed, about 54%, is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees and natural habitats around the creek.
Bridges Over Fork Creek
Several roads cross over Fork Creek. These bridges help people travel around the area. Some of the roads that cross the creek include:
- Bachelor Creek Road
- Fork Creek Mill Road
- Union Grove Church Road
- Erect Road
- Riverside Road
