Goulds Fork (Brown Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Goulds Fork |
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Location of Goulds Fork mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Brown Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
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| Main source | divide between Goulds Fork and North Fork Jones Creek pond about 3 miles southwest of Wadesboro, North Carolina 510 ft (160 m) 34°55′21″N 080°08′05″W / 34.92250°N 80.13472°W |
| River mouth | Brown Creek about 2.5 miles south of Ansonville, North Carolina 207 ft (63 m) 35°03′41″N 080°06′10″W / 35.06139°N 80.10278°W |
| Length | 12.01 mi (19.33 km) |
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| Progression | north |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 25.32 square miles (65.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | White Store Road, Avery Road, US 74, NC 742, Brown Creek Church Road, Lockhart Road |
Goulds Fork is a stream in Anson County, North Carolina. It is about 12.10 miles (19.5 kilometers) long. This stream flows into a larger one called Brown Creek.
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Goulds Fork: A North Carolina Stream
Goulds Fork is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry water from the land into bigger rivers. This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger body of water.
Other Names for Goulds Fork
Sometimes, streams and rivers have more than one name. Goulds Fork has also been known historically as Little Browns Creek. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System. This system helps keep track of names for places like rivers and mountains.
Where Does Goulds Fork Flow?
Goulds Fork starts from a pond near Wadesboro, North Carolina. This starting point is about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) southwest of the town. From there, the stream flows generally north. It eventually joins Brown Creek. This meeting point is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) south of Ansonville, North Carolina.
What's in its Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common stream, river, or lake. The Goulds Fork watershed covers about 25.32 square miles (65.6 square kilometers).
This area gets a lot of rain each year, about 47.9 inches (121.7 centimeters). A big part of the watershed, about 64%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy for animals.
