Marys Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marys Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Haw River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Alamance
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Marys Creek and Varnals Creek about 5 miles southeast of Rock Creek, North Carolina on the west side of Bass Mountain 735 ft (224 m) 35°56′27″N 079°24′06″W / 35.94083°N 79.40167°W / 35.94083; -79.40167
River mouth	Haw River about 3 miles southeast of Saxapahaw, North Carolina 407 ft (124 m) 35°55′28″N 079°17′56″W / 35.92444°N 79.29889°W / 35.92444; -79.29889
Length	9.74 mi (15.68 km)
Basin features
Progression	east
River system	Haw River
Basin size	12.51 square miles (32.4 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Thompson Mill Road, Snow Camp Road, Jewell Road, Lindley Mill Road, Stockland Road, NC 87, Whitney Road

Marys Creek is a 9.74 mi (15.68 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Haw River, in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Course

Marys Creek rises on the west side of Bass Mountain, about 5 miles southeast of Rock Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina and then flows east to the Haw River about 3 miles southeast of Saxapahaw, North Carolina.

Watershed

Marys Creek drains 12.51 square miles (32.4 km²) of area, receives about 46.6 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 425.73 and is about 44% forested.

Additional Maps

Course of Marys Creek (Haw River tributary) in Alamance County, North Carolina

Watershed of Marys Creek (Haw River tributary) in Alamance County, North Carolina