House Creek (Crabtree Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids House Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of House Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Crabtree Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Wake
City	Raleigh
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between House Creek and Walnut Creek Lake on the North Carolina State University Veterinary Science School 425 ft (130 m) 35°47′59″N 078°42′00″W / 35.79972°N 78.70000°W / 35.79972; -78.70000
River mouth	Crabtree Creek Raleigh, North Carolina near Crabtree Valley Mall 223 ft (68 m) 35°50′12″N 078°40′35″W / 35.83667°N 78.67639°W / 35.83667; -78.67639
Length	3.22 mi (5.18 km)
Basin features
Progression	northeast
River system	Neuse River
Basin size	2.81 square miles (7.3 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries

House Creek is a small stream, about 3.22 mi (5.18 km) long. It flows into Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. House Creek is part of the larger Neuse River system.

Where House Creek Flows

House Creek starts in the western part of Raleigh, North Carolina. From there, it flows towards the northeast. Eventually, it joins Crabtree Creek near a place called Crabtree Valley Mall. About half of the land around the creek is covered by forests.

The Area House Creek Drains

House Creek collects water from an area of about 2.81 square miles (7.3 km²). This area is located on a special type of ground called the Crabtree terrane. The region gets a good amount of rain each year, averaging about 46.5 inches. About 12% of the land in this area is covered by forests.