Jones Creek (Pee Dee River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Jones Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Pee Dee River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
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| Main source | confluence of North and South Forks of Jones Creek about 1.5 miles north of Morven, North Carolina 219 ft (67 m) 34°53′39″N 080°00′09″W / 34.89417°N 80.00250°W |
| River mouth | Pee Dee River about 2 miles southeast of Cairo, North Carolina 103 ft (31 m) 34°51′44″N 079°53′39″W / 34.86222°N 79.89417°W |
| Length | 12.27 mi (19.75 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast then southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 104.40 square miles (270.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Diggs Road, NC 145, Pit Road |
Jones Creek is a stream in Anson County, North Carolina. It flows for about 12.27 mi (19.75 km) (that's roughly 20 kilometers) and is an important waterway that eventually joins the larger Pee Dee River.
The Journey of Jones Creek
Jones Creek begins its journey when two smaller streams, the North Fork and South Fork of Jones Creek, meet. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles north of a town called Morven, North Carolina.
From there, Jones Creek first flows towards the northeast. Then, it makes a turn and heads southeast. Its journey ends when it flows into the Pee Dee River. This happens about 2 miles southeast of a place called Cairo.
The Land Around Jones Creek
The area that Jones Creek drains, known as its watershed, covers about 104.40 square miles (270.4 km2) (which is about 270 square kilometers). This means all the rain that falls in this large area eventually flows into Jones Creek.
The region around Jones Creek gets a good amount of rain, about 48 inches (or 122 centimeters) every year. A big part of this area, about 58%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
