Line Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Line Creek |
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Location of Line Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore Chatham |
| City | Carbonton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Indian Creek divide Pond about 3 miles northwest of Carbonton, North Carolina 418 ft (127 m) 35°31′49″N 079°23′06″W / 35.53028°N 79.38500°W |
| River mouth | Deep River Carbonton, North Carolina 225 ft (69 m) 35°31′05″N 079°21′01″W / 35.51806°N 79.35028°W |
| Length | 2.93 mi (4.72 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 2.20 square miles (5.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Lakewood Falls Road (x2), Alston House Road |
Line Creek is a small stream in North Carolina, about 2.93 miles (4.72 kilometers) long. It is a "tributary," meaning it flows into a larger river. Line Creek joins the Deep River.
This stream is special because it runs along the border between Moore County and Chatham County in its lower part. That's how it got its name, "Line Creek"!
The Journey of Line Creek
Line Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) northwest of a town called Carbonton, North Carolina. It starts in Chatham County.
From its starting point, the creek flows generally towards the east. It continues its path until it reaches the line between Moore and Chatham Counties. Finally, Line Creek meets and flows into the Deep River right at Carbonton.
Understanding the Line Creek Watershed
Every stream and river has a "watershed." A watershed is all the land area where water drains into that specific stream or river. Think of it like a giant funnel that collects all the rain and snow.
The Line Creek watershed covers an area of about 2.20 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain, about 47.7 inches (121 centimeters) each year. A big part of this watershed, about 64%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and healthy.
