Grays Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grays Creek |
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Location of Grays Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Rockfish Creek divide Roslin, North Carolina 170 ft (52 m) 34°55′53″N 078°56′11″W / 34.93139°N 78.93639°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 1 mile southwest of Lena, North Carolina 41 ft (12 m) 34°53′34″N 078°49′01″W / 34.89278°N 78.81694°W |
| Length | 9.00 mi (14.48 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally southeast |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 13.07 square miles (33.9 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Rainey Pond |
| Bridges | Cypress Lakes Road, NC 87, Blossum Road |
Grays Creek is a small waterway, also known as a creek, located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It flows for about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) before joining a much larger river. This creek is considered a "2nd order tributary," which means it flows into another stream that then flows into an even bigger river.
Where Grays Creek Flows
Grays Creek begins its journey near a place called Roslin, North Carolina. From there, it travels generally towards the southeast. After its journey, Grays Creek empties into the Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about one mile southwest of Lena, North Carolina.
The Grays Creek Area
The land area that Grays Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 13 square miles (33.7 square kilometers). The area around Grays Creek gets a good amount of rain each year. About 15% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and natural areas along the creek.
