Haven Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Haven Creek |
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Location of Haven Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Roberson Creek divide about 1 mile northeast of Pittsboro, North Carolina 530 ft (160 m) 35°45′27″N 079°09′39″W / 35.75750°N 79.16083°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 1 mile southeast of Bynum, North Carolina 285 ft (87 m) 35°45′27″N 079°09′39″W / 35.75750°N 79.16083°W |
| Length | 3.85 mi (6.20 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north then east |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 3.23 square miles (8.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 64, Suttles Road, Northwood High School Road |
Haven Creek is a small stream in Chatham County, North Carolina. It is about 3.85 mi (6.20 km) long. This creek is a "second order tributary," which means it flows into another stream (a first order tributary) that then flows into a larger river. In this case, Haven Creek flows into the Haw River. The creek gets its name from the Haven Estate, an area it flows through.
Where Haven Creek Flows
Haven Creek starts its journey about 1 mile northeast of Pittsboro, North Carolina. It begins in Chatham County. From there, it flows first towards the north and then turns to the east. Finally, it joins the Haw River about 1 mile southeast of Bynum, North Carolina.
The Haven Creek Area
The land area that drains into Haven Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 3.23 square miles (8.4 km2) of land. Each year, this area gets about 47.3 inches of rain. A large part of the watershed, about 64%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and provides homes for many plants and animals.
Maps of Haven Creek
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