Laniers Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Laniers Creek |
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Location of Laniers Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cabin Creek divide pond at Complex, North Carolina 705 ft (215 m) 35°33′56″N 080°03′52″W / 35.56556°N 80.06444°W |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 1.5 miles east of New Hope, North Carolina 367 ft (112 m) 35°33′27″N 079°58′37″W / 35.55750°N 79.97694°W |
| Length | 5.99 mi (9.64 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 9.75 square miles (25.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Surratt Country Road, Johnson Farm Road, New Hope Road, Lou Cranford Road |
Laniers Creek is a small stream, about 6 miles (9.6 km) long, located in Randolph County, North Carolina. It flows into the Uwharrie River. This particular stream is the only one with the name Laniers Creek in the entire United States.
The Path of Laniers Creek
Laniers Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located near a place called Complex, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows generally towards the east. It continues its path until it reaches and joins the Uwharrie River. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of a town called New Hope.
About the Creek's Area
Laniers Creek collects water from an area of about 9.75 square miles (25.25 square kilometers). This area, known as its watershed, receives a good amount of rain each year, about 47 inches (119 cm). A significant part of this area, about 39%, is covered by forests.
