Meadow Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meadow Creek |
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Location of Meadow Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
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| Main source | divide between Meadow Creek and Toms Creek (Cane Creek) about 6 miles south of Mebane, North Carolina 645 ft (197 m) 36°00′36″N 079°15′59″W / 36.01000°N 79.26639°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 4 miles northwest of Saxapahaw, North Carolina 449 ft (137 m) 35°58′28″N 079°20′43″W / 35.97444°N 79.34528°W |
| Length | 6.29 mi (10.12 km) |
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| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 4.66 square miles (12.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | South Jim Minor Road, Hidden Lake Road, NC 54, Phillips Chapel Road, Preacher Davis Road, Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road |
Meadow Creek is a small stream, about 6.29 mi (10.12 km) long, located in Alamance County, North Carolina. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. Meadow Creek flows into the Haw River.
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The Journey of Meadow Creek
Meadow Creek begins its journey in Alamance County, North Carolina, about 6 miles south of a town called Mebane. The place where it starts is on a "divide." A divide is like a natural ridge or high point in the land that separates two different areas where water flows. In this case, it separates Meadow Creek's starting point from another stream called Toms Creek.
Where it Flows
From its starting point, Meadow Creek flows mainly towards the southwest. It travels through the landscape of Alamance County. Its journey ends when it joins the Haw River. This meeting point is about 4 miles northwest of a community called Saxapahaw, North Carolina.
Understanding the Watershed
Every river and stream is part of a larger area called a "watershed." A watershed is all the land where water drains into a particular river, lake, or ocean. Think of it like a giant bowl where all the rain and snow that falls within that bowl eventually flows into one main stream or river.
Meadow Creek's Watershed
The watershed for Meadow Creek covers an area of about 4.66 square miles (12.1 km2). This means that all the rain and runoff from this land eventually makes its way into Meadow Creek. On average, this area gets about 46.3 inches of rain each year. A large part of this watershed, about 50%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for many plants and animals.
