Harrison Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Harrison Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen Cumberland |
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| Main source | Harrison Creek Bay about 5 miles southeast of Cedar Creek, North Carolina 110 ft (34 m) 34°54′40″N 078°41′55″W / 34.91111°N 78.69861°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 1.5 miles south of Burney, North Carolina 25 ft (7.6 m) 34°42′41″N 078°42′52″W / 34.71139°N 78.71444°W |
| Length | 12.84 mi (20.66 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 50.36 square miles (130.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Troy Fisher Road, Cedar Creek Road, Johnson Road, Privateer Farm Road, Camp Bowers Trail, River Road, Burney Road |
Harrison Creek is a stream in North Carolina, United States. It is about 12.84 mi (20.66 km) long. This creek flows into the Cape Fear River. It is an important part of the local water system.
Where Harrison Creek Starts and Ends
Harrison Creek begins in a special type of wetland called Harrison Creek Bay. This bay is a kind of Carolina Bay, which is a unique oval-shaped depression in the land. It's found about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Cedar Creek, North Carolina. This area is in Cumberland County.
From its start, Harrison Creek flows generally south. It crosses into Bladen County. Finally, it joins the larger Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of a place called Burney, North Carolina.
It can be tricky to follow the exact path of Harrison Creek. This is because it flows through swampy areas. Also, some parts of the stream have been "channelized." This means people have changed its natural path to make it straighter or deeper.
The Area Around Harrison Creek
The land that Harrison Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 50.36 square miles (130.4 km2) (130.4 km²) of land. This area gets a good amount of rain, about 48.7 inches (124 cm) each year.
About 17% of the land in the Harrison Creek watershed is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean. They also provide homes for many plants and animals.
