Juniper Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Juniper Creek |
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Location of Juniper Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| City | Erwin |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Thorntons Creek divide about 1 mile south of Coats, North Carolina 240 ft (73 m) 35°23′11″N 078°40′07″W / 35.38639°N 78.66861°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River Erwin, North Carolina 68 ft (21 m) 35°19′28″N 078°41′47″W / 35.32444°N 78.69639°W |
| Length | 5.05 mi (8.13 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 16.19 square miles (41.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | Clayhole Road, Prospect Church Road, US 421, Old Stage Road |
Juniper Creek is a stream in Harnett County, North Carolina. It is about 5.05 miles (8.13 km) long. This creek flows into the Cape Fear River, which is a much larger river. When a smaller stream flows into a bigger one, we call the smaller stream a tributary.
Other Names for Juniper Creek
Sometimes, creeks and rivers can have different names over time. Juniper Creek has also been known as Stuart Creek. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System. It's like a huge online dictionary of place names in the United States.
Where Juniper Creek Flows
Juniper Creek starts about one mile south of a town called Coats, North Carolina. From its starting point, the creek flows towards the southwest. It continues its journey until it reaches the Cape Fear River. Juniper Creek joins the Cape Fear River near the town of Erwin, North Carolina.
The Juniper Creek Watershed
The land area that collects and drains water into Juniper Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 16.19 square miles (41.9 square kilometers). The area around Juniper Creek gets a good amount of rain each year, usually about 48 inches (122 cm). About 21% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
