McLendons Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids McLendons Creek |
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Location of McLendons Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
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| Main source | Drowning Creek divide about 0.25 miles southeast of Elberta, North Carolina 595 ft (181 m) 35°17′10″N 079°37′49″W / 35.28611°N 79.63028°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 1.5 miles southeast of Glendon, North Carolina 226 ft (69 m) 35°27′42″N 079°23′23″W / 35.46167°N 79.38972°W |
| Length | 28.20 mi (45.38 km) |
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| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 101.21 square miles (262.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Mount Carmel Road, Bethlehem Road, NC 24, Coles Mill Road, Cool Springs Road, Glendon-Carthage Road |
McLendons Creek is a stream in Moore County, North Carolina. It flows for about 28 miles (45 kilometers) and is a branch of the Deep River. This creek is unique because it's the only stream with this name in the entire United States.
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What's in a Name?
Sometimes, McLendons Creek has been called by another name in the past: Buck Creek. This information comes from a system that tracks geographic names, called the Geographic Names Information System.
Where Does It Flow?
McLendons Creek starts its journey near a place called Elberta in Moore County. From there, it flows towards the northeast. Its path ends when it meets the Deep River, which is located close to Glendon, North Carolina.
The Land Around the Creek
The land area that drains into McLendons Creek is quite large, covering about 101 square miles (262 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain, about 48.6 inches (123 centimeters) every year. About 60% of the land around the creek is covered by forests.
Other Streams Joining McLendons Creek
Several smaller streams flow into McLendons Creek, adding to its water.
- On the left side, you'll find Suck Creek, Richland Creek, and Persimmon Glade Branch.
- On the right side, Big Juniper Creek and Little Creek join in.
Bridges Over the Creek
Many roads cross over McLendons Creek. Some of these bridges are on Mount Carmel Road, Bethlehem Road, NC 24, Coles Mill Road, Cool Springs Road, and Glendon-Carthage Road.
