Little Brown Creek (Brown Creek tributary, left bank) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Brown Creek |
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Location of Little Brown Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Brown Creek on the left bank |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
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| Main source | divide between Little Brown Creek and Lanes Creek pond about 8 miles south of Marshville, North Carolina 538 ft (164 m) 34°51′31″N 080°22′51″W / 34.85861°N 80.38083°W |
| River mouth | Brown Creek about 8 miles south-southeast of Marshville, North Carolina 344 ft (105 m) 34°50′08″N 080°20′34″W / 34.83556°N 80.34278°W |
| Length | 3.43 mi (5.52 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 6.39 square miles (16.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Landsford Road, Zion Church Road |
Little Brown Creek is a small stream, or creek, located in Union County, North Carolina and Anson County, North Carolina, United States. It flows for about 3.43 miles (5.52 km). This creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Little Brown Creek joins Brown Creek on its left side.
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Journey of Little Brown Creek
Little Brown Creek begins in a pond about 8 miles south of Marshville, North Carolina. It starts at an elevation of about 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level.
The creek then flows generally towards the southeast. It travels through the landscape, collecting water from smaller streams. Finally, Little Brown Creek meets Brown Creek. This meeting point is about 8 miles south-southeast of Marshville. At its mouth, the creek is about 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level.
What is a Tributary?
A tributary is a freshwater stream that flows into a larger stream or river. Little Brown Creek is a tributary to Brown Creek. Brown Creek itself is a tributary of the much larger Pee Dee River system.
Understanding the Watershed
A watershed is like a giant bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt in an area. All the water in that "bowl" eventually flows into a single stream, river, or lake.
Little Brown Creek has its own watershed. This area covers about 6.39 square miles (16.55 square kilometers).
Rainfall and Forests
The Little Brown Creek watershed receives a good amount of rain each year. On average, it gets about 48.4 inches (123 cm) of precipitation annually. A large part of this watershed, about 42%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean. They also prevent soil from washing away into the creek.
Water Flow
The amount of water flowing in Little Brown Creek changes. On average, about 7.48 cubic feet per second (0.21 cubic meters per second) of water flows from Little Brown Creek into Brown Creek. This measurement is taken at the mouth of the creek.
Bridges and Crossings
Several roads cross over Little Brown Creek. These include Landsford Road and Zion Church Road. These bridges allow people and vehicles to travel easily over the creek.
