Lanes Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lanes Creek |
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 Location of Lanes Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Anson (NC) Union (NC) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Lanes Creek and Little Richardson Creek about 1 mile southeast of Alton, North Carolina 650 ft (200 m) 34°52′28″N 080°31′03″W / 34.87444°N 80.51750°W |
| River mouth | Rocky River about 5 miles northeast of Burnsville, North Carolina 213 ft (65 m) 35°08′59″N 080°10′44″W / 35.14972°N 80.17889°W |
| Length | 37.19 mi (59.85 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally northeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 138.20 square miles (357.9 km2) |
| Tributaries |
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| Bridges | Jack Davis Road, Dudley Road, Stack Road, Medlin Road, Belk Mill Road, US 601, Old Pageland-Monroe Road, Lanes Creek Road, White Store Road, Philadelphia Church Road, Landsford Road, Gilboa Road, Horne Road, Hasty Road, US 74, Smith Road, NC 218, Ponds Mill Road, NC 742, High Rock Crusher Road, Randall Road, |
Lanes Creek is a stream in North Carolina, United States. It is about 37.19 mi (59.85 km) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. Lanes Creek flows into the Rocky River. It helps drain water from parts of Union County, North Carolina and Anson County, North Carolina.
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Where Lanes Creek Begins
Lanes Creek starts in Union County, North Carolina, near a place called Alton. The spot where it begins is quite high up, about 650 ft (200 m) above sea level. This starting point is where the land divides the water flow between Lanes Creek and another stream called Little Richardson Creek.
The Journey of Lanes Creek
From its source, Lanes Creek first flows towards the southeast. Then, it makes a turn and flows mostly northeast. As it travels, it passes through Anson County, North Carolina. Along its path, many smaller streams, called "tributaries," join Lanes Creek, adding more water to it.
Streams Joining Lanes Creek
Many smaller streams flow into Lanes Creek. These are like little helpers that bring water from the surrounding land into the main creek.
Tributaries from the Left
- Gum Log Branch
- Wicker Branch
- Waxhaw Branch
- Cedar Branch
- Barkers Branch
- Beaverdam Creek
- Lick Branch
- Wide Mouth Branch
- Lacey Branch
- Blackwell Branch
- Rocky Branch
- Big Branch
- Canebreak Branch
Tributaries from the Right
- Mill Creek
- Carolina Creek
- Norkett Branch
- Cool Spring Branch
- Cedar Branch
- Deep Bottom Branch
Where Lanes Creek Ends
After its long journey, Lanes Creek finally flows into the Rocky River. This meeting point is about 5 miles northeast of Burnsville, North Carolina. At this spot, the elevation is much lower, around 213 ft (65 m) above sea level. The Rocky River then continues its journey and is part of the larger Pee Dee River system, which eventually flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Area Lanes Creek Drains
The area that Lanes Creek and its smaller streams collect water from is called its "basin." The basin for Lanes Creek covers about 138.20 square miles (357.9 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this large area eventually finds its way into Lanes Creek.
Bridges Over Lanes Creek
Many roads cross over Lanes Creek. Here are some of the bridges:
- Jack Davis Road
- Dudley Road
- Stack Road
- Medlin Road
- Belk Mill Road
- US 601
- Old Pageland-Monroe Road
- Lanes Creek Road
- White Store Road
- Philadelphia Church Road
- Landsford Road
- Gilboa Road
- Horne Road
- Hasty Road
- US 74
- Smith Road
- NC 218
- Ponds Mill Road
- NC 742
- High Rock Crusher Road
- Randall Road
