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Marys Creek
Map of Marys Creek mouth location
Map of Marys Creek mouth location
Map of Marys Creek mouth location
Map of Marys Creek mouth location
Location of Marys Creek mouth
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 small river, or creek, located in Alamance County, North Carolina. It flows for about 9.74 miles (15.68 km) before joining the larger Haw River. It's an important part of the local water system.

Where Marys Creek Flows

Marys Creek begins on the western side of Bass Mountain. This is about 5 miles southeast of a place called Rock Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows generally towards the east.

Its journey ends when it meets the Haw River. This meeting point is about 3 miles southeast of Saxapahaw, North Carolina. The creek drops from an elevation of about 735 feet (224 meters) at its start to about 407 feet (124 meters) where it joins the Haw River.

The Marys Creek Watershed

A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt in an area, and then drains it into a specific river or creek. The Marys Creek watershed covers an area of about 12.51 square miles (32.4 square kilometers).

This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 46.6 inches (118 cm). A large part of the watershed, about 44%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean by filtering out pollutants and slowing down runoff.

Images for kids

  • Course of Marys Creek (Haw River tributary)

    This map shows the path of Marys Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina.

  • Watershed of Marys Creek (Haw River tributary)

    This map highlights the watershed area that drains into Marys Creek.

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