Landrum Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Landrum Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Rocky River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Chatham
Physical characteristics
Main source	unnamed tributary to Rocky River and Dry Creek divide east side of Hickory Mountain 665 ft (203 m) 35°43′03″N 079°21′04″W / 35.71750°N 79.35111°W / 35.71750; -79.35111
River mouth	Rocky River about 5.5 miles southwest of Pittsboro, North Carolina 325 ft (99 m) 35°40′10″N 079°16′04″W / 35.66944°N 79.26778°W / 35.66944; -79.26778
Length	8.64 mi (13.90 km)
Basin features
Progression	southeast
River system	Deep River
Basin size	17.51 square miles (45.4 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Long Branch Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Pleasant Hill Church Road, Landrum Hills Road, Jay Shambley Road, Hadley Mill Road, NC 902

Landrum Creek is a small stream, about 8.64 miles (13.90 kilometers) long. It flows into the Rocky River in Chatham County, North Carolina. Think of it as a smaller river joining a bigger one!

Where Landrum Creek Flows

Landrum Creek starts on the eastern side of Hickory Mountain in Chatham County, North Carolina. From there, it flows towards the southeast. It eventually meets the Rocky River, about 5.5 miles (8.9 kilometers) southwest of a town called Pittsboro.

Understanding the Watershed

The area that Landrum Creek collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 17.51 square miles (45.35 square kilometers). The creek's watershed gets a good amount of rain each year, around 47.5 inches (120.7 centimeters). About 60% of this area is covered by forests.