Goose Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Goose Creek |
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Location of Goose Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union Mecklenburg |
| City | Mint Hill |
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| Main source | Clear Creek divide Mint Hill, North Carolina 735 ft (224 m) 35°10′41″N 80°37′56″W / 35.17806°N 80.63222°W |
| River mouth | Rocky River about 4 miles northeast of Fairview, North Carolina (Union County) 441 ft (134 m) 35°10′54″N 80°30′14″W / 35.18167°N 80.50389°W |
| Length | 15.41 mi (24.80 km) |
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| Progression | south then northeast |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 42.27 square miles (109.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Quail Park Drive, Lawyers Road, Mill Grove Road, W Lawyers Road, Howey Bottoms Road, NC 218, US 601, E Brief Road |
Goose Creek is a stream in North Carolina, United States. It flows for about 15.41 miles (24.80 km). This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Goose Creek joins the Rocky River.
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Where Does Goose Creek Start and End?
Goose Creek begins in Mint Hill, North Carolina. This town is located in Mecklenburg County. The creek starts at an elevation of about 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level.
The Creek's Journey
From its start, Goose Creek first flows south. It then enters Union County. After that, the creek turns and flows towards the northeast. Its journey ends when it meets the Rocky River. This meeting point is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Fairview, North Carolina. At this spot, the elevation is around 441 feet (134 meters).
What Rivers Are Connected to Goose Creek?
Goose Creek is part of a bigger river system. It flows into the Rocky River. The Rocky River then flows into the Pee Dee River. This means that water from Goose Creek eventually makes its way to the Pee Dee River.
The Area Around Goose Creek
The land area that drains water into Goose Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 42.27 square miles (109.5 square kilometers). This is the total area where rain and other water sources flow into the creek.
What's the Environment Like?
The Goose Creek watershed gets a good amount of rain each year. It receives about 47.6 inches (121 cm) of precipitation annually. A large part of this area is covered by forests. About 46% of the watershed is forested land. This means there are many trees and natural habitats around the creek.
