Mallard Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mallard Creek |
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Location of Mallard Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus Mecklenburg |
| City | Harrisburg Charlotte |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Irwin Creek divide pond in northeast Charlotte, North Carolina 800 ft (240 m) 35°18′36″N 080°49′17″W / 35.31000°N 80.82139°W |
| River mouth | Harrisburg, North Carolina pond in northside of Charlotte, North Carolina 546 ft (166 m) 35°20′18″N 080°39′47″W / 35.33833°N 80.66306°W |
| Length | 12.23 mi (19.68 km) |
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| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 41.54 square miles (107.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Crestland Avenue, W Sugar Creek Road, Hubbard Road, NC 24, Mallard Creek Road, David Taylor Drive, I-85, US 29, E Mallard Creek Church Road, I-485, Pavillion Boulevard, Morehead Road |
Mallard Creek is a stream in North Carolina, United States. It flows for about 12.23 miles (19.68 kilometers). This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. In this case, Mallard Creek joins the Rocky River.
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Where Mallard Creek Flows
Mallard Creek begins in a pond located on the north side of Charlotte, North Carolina. From there, it flows generally towards the east. The creek travels through the northern parts of Charlotte's suburbs.
Journey to the Rocky River
As it continues its journey, Mallard Creek enters Cabarrus County. Finally, it meets and joins the Rocky River in the town of Harrisburg.
The Mallard Creek Watershed
A "watershed" is an area of land where all the water drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Mallard Creek watershed covers about 41.54 square miles (107.6 square kilometers).
Rain and Forests in the Watershed
This area receives a good amount of rain, about 46.5 inches (118 centimeters) each year. About 22% of the land in the Mallard Creek watershed is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
Other Streams Joining Mallard Creek
Mallard Creek has several smaller streams that flow into it, adding to its water. These are also called tributaries.
- On the left side, it receives water from Clarks Creek and Stony Creek.
- On the right side, it gets water from Doby Creek and Toby Creek.
