Grassy Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grassy Creek |
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Location of Grassy Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Grassy Branch divide pond about 1 mil northeast of Unionville, North Carolina 612 ft (187 m) 35°05′53″N 80°29′12″W / 35.09806°N 80.48667°W |
| River mouth | Rocky River about 3 miles northwest of New Salem, North Carolina 358 ft (109 m) 35°09′50″N 80°24′47″W / 35.16389°N 80.41306°W |
| Length | 7.00 mi (11.27 km) |
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| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 8.33 square miles (21.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Haigler Baucom Road, Braswell Rushing Road, Love Mill Road, Zebulon Williams Road, Haigler Road, NC 218 |
Grassy Creek is a small stream, about 7 miles (11 km) long, located in Union County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's known as a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. For Grassy Creek, that larger river is the Rocky River.
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Grassy Creek's Journey
Grassy Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of a town called Unionville, North Carolina.
Where Grassy Creek Flows
From its starting point, Grassy Creek flows mainly towards the northeast. It continues its path until it reaches and joins the Rocky River. This meeting point is about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of another town, New Salem.
The Land Around Grassy Creek
The area of land that drains water into Grassy Creek is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 8.33 square miles (21.6 square kilometers).
What the Watershed is Like
The Grassy Creek watershed receives a good amount of rain each year, about 48 inches (122 cm) of precipitation. A large part of this area, about 36%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and natural habitats around the creek.
