Jackson Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jackson Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Jackson Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Uwharrie River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Randolph
Physical characteristics
Main source	Plummer Creek divide about 3 miles east of Silver Valley, North Carolina 778 ft (237 m) 35°43′55″N 080°03′15″W / 35.73194°N 80.05417°W / 35.73194; -80.05417
River mouth	Uwharrie River about 1.5 miles northeast of Farmer, North Carolina 397 ft (121 m) 35°40′07″N 079°58′20″W / 35.66861°N 79.97222°W / 35.66861; -79.97222
Length	10.40 mi (16.74 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally southeast
River system	Pee Dee River
Basin size	19.34 square miles (50.1 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: South Fork
Bridges	Ross Wood Road, Loflin Hill Road, Summey Town Road, Jackson Creek Road, Bescher Chapel Road, Gallimore Dairy Road

Jackson Creek is a 10.40 mi (16.74 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina.

Course

Jackson Creek rises on the Plummer Creek divide about 3 miles east of Silver Valley, North Carolina. Jackson Creek then flows southeasterly to join the Uwharrie River about 1.5 miles northeast of Farmer, North Carolina.

Watershed

Jackson Creek drains 19.34 square miles (50.1 km²) of area, receives about 46.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 362.78 and is about 64% forested.