Loves Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Loves Creek |
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Location of Loves Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| City | Siler City |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Brush Creek divide pond about 3 miles south-southwest of Siler City, North Carolina 705 ft (215 m) 35°40′34″N 079°29′26″W / 35.67611°N 79.49056°W |
| River mouth | Rocky River about 1 mile east of Siler City, North Carolina 488 ft (149 m) 35°43′58″N 079°24′12″W / 35.73278°N 79.40333°W |
| Length | 5.59 mi (9.00 km) |
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| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 8.19 square miles (21.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Siler City-Glendon Road, Pine Forest South Drive, US 421 (S Chatham Avenue), S 2nd Avenue, US 421, Progress Boulevard |
Loves Creek is a small river located in Chatham County, North Carolina. It is about 5.59 miles (9.00 kilometers) long. This creek flows into the Rocky River.
Where Loves Creek Flows
Loves Creek begins in a pond. This pond is found about 3 miles (5 kilometers) southwest of Siler City, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows towards the northeast. It even passes through the town of Siler City. Finally, Loves Creek joins the Rocky River. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) east of Siler City.
Understanding the Loves Creek Watershed
A watershed is an area of land. All the rain and snow that falls in this area drains into a specific river or creek. The Loves Creek watershed covers about 8.19 square miles (21.2 square kilometers). This area gets about 48 inches (122 centimeters) of rain each year. About 40% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
