Gabriels Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gabriels Creek |
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Location of Gabriels 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 | Squirrel Creek divide Pond about 0.5 miles east of Asheboro, North Carolina 805 ft (245 m) 35°42′40″N 079°45′10″W / 35.71111°N 79.75278°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 0.5 miles west of Cedar Falls, North Carolina 535 ft (163 m) 35°45′04″N 079°44′40″W / 35.75111°N 79.74444°W |
| Length | 4.62 mi (7.44 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 6.89 square miles (17.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Vista Parkway, Luck Road, Trogdon Hill Road, US 64-NC 49, Old Cedar Falls Road |
Gabriels Creek is a small but important stream located in Randolph County, North Carolina. It stretches about 4.62 miles (7.44 kilometers) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Gabriels Creek joins the Deep River. Interestingly, it's the only stream in the United States with "Gabriels" (plural) in its name. There are two other streams named "Gabriel Creek" (singular).
The Creek's Journey
Gabriels Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) east of a town called Asheboro, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows generally towards the northeast. It continues its path until it reaches and joins the Deep River. The spot where it meets the Deep River is about 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) west of Cedar Falls, North Carolina.
Understanding the Watershed
A "watershed" is an area of land where all the water drains into a common stream, river, or lake. The Gabriels Creek watershed covers an area of about 6.89 square miles (17.8 square kilometers). This area receives a good amount of rain each year, about 46.9 inches (119 centimeters). A large part of this watershed, about 60%, is covered by forests. These forests are very important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
