Giles Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Giles Creek |
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Location of Giles Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
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| Main source | divide between Giles Creek and Country Line Creek (Dan River) pond about 3 miles east of Williamsburg, North Carolina 760 ft (230 m) 36°17′08″N 079°33′27″W / 36.28556°N 79.55750°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 2 miles south of Williamsburg, North Carolina 636 ft (194 m) 36°15′49″N 079°34′59″W / 36.26361°N 79.58306°W |
| Length | 2.08 mi (3.35 km) |
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| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 2.88 square miles (7.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 87, Gilliam Road |
Giles Creek is a small stream located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It is about 2.08 mi (3.35 km) long. Giles Creek is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger river. For Giles Creek, that larger river is the Haw River. Think of it as a smaller arm feeding into a bigger arm of a river system.
Where Does Giles Creek Start and End?
Giles Creek begins in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It starts in an area that divides its water from another creek called Country Line Creek. From its beginning, Giles Creek flows mainly towards the southwest. After its journey, it joins the Haw River. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) south of a town called Williamsburg, North Carolina.
What is Giles Creek's Home Area?
Every creek and river has a "watershed." A watershed is like a big bowl or a drainage area where all the rain and snowmelt collect and flow into a specific river or stream. Giles Creek's watershed covers about 2.88 square miles (7.5 km2) of land.
In this area, Giles Creek receives about 46.3 inches (117.6 centimeters) of rain each year. About 37% of the land in its watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy for the creek.
