Greenbrier Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Greenbrier Creek |
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Location of Greenbrier Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham Alamance |
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| Main source | Poppaw Creek divide pond about 1.5 miles northeast of Liberty, North Carolina 755 ft (230 m) 35°52′15″N 079°29′04″W / 35.87083°N 79.48444°W |
| River mouth | Rocky River about 3 miles northeast of Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina 574 ft (175 m) 35°48′18″N 079°28′48″W / 35.80500°N 79.48000°W |
| Length | 7.74 mi (12.46 km) |
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| Progression | south |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 8.04 square miles (20.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Hinshaw Shop Road, Kenly Drive, Staley Store Road, Pleasant Hill Church Road, Silk Hope-Liberty Road |
Greenbrier Creek is a small stream in North Carolina, United States. It is about 7.74 mi (12.46 km) long. This creek is a tributary to the Rocky River. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Greenbrier Creek starts in Alamance County and then flows into Chatham County.
Where Greenbrier Creek Starts and Ends
Greenbrier Creek begins in a pond near Liberty, North Carolina. This pond is located in Alamance County. From there, the creek flows south. It travels into Chatham County. Finally, Greenbrier Creek joins the Rocky River. This meeting point is about 3 miles southwest of Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina.
About the Greenbrier Creek Area
The area that Greenbrier Creek collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 8.04 square miles (20.8 km2). The region gets a good amount of rain each year, about 47.4 inches. A large part of this area, about 38%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and natural habitats around the creek.
