Gourdvine Creek (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gourdvine Creek |
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Location of Gourdvine Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Richardson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
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| Main source | Maness Branch divide pond about 1.5 miles southeast of Hamilton Crossroads, North Carolina 548 ft (167 m) 35°01′59″N 080°19′33″W / 35.03306°N 80.32583°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek about 2 miles southeast of New Salem, North Carolina 348 ft (106 m) 35°06′52″N 080°20′25″W / 35.11444°N 80.34028°W |
| Length | 5.59 mi (9.00 km) |
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| Progression | north |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 9.82 square miles (25.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Ansonville Road, Olive Branch Road, Bunn Simpson Road, Holly School Road |
Gourdvine Creek is a small stream, about 5.59 miles (9.00 km) long. It flows through Union County, North Carolina. This creek is a "first order tributary," which means it's one of the smaller streams that flows into a larger one. Gourdvine Creek eventually joins Richardson Creek.
What's in a Name?
Gourdvine Creek has an interesting history with its name. Sometimes, people have called it "Gourd Wine Creek." This is according to the Geographic Names Information System. It helps us track different names for places over time.
Where Does Gourdvine Creek Flow?
Gourdvine Creek starts in a pond. This pond is located about 1.5 miles southeast of a place called Hamilton Crossroads in North Carolina. From there, the creek flows generally north. It travels for several miles before it meets Richardson Creek. The meeting point is about 2 miles southeast of New Salem.
The Gourdvine Creek Area
The land area that Gourdvine Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 9.82 square miles (25.4 km²). The area gets about 48.1 inches (122 cm) of rain each year. About 33% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means many trees grow along the creek's path.
