Meadow Creek (Rocky 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 Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Loves Creek divide about 1.5 miles southeast of Siler City, North Carolina 625 ft (191 m) 35°42′11″N 079°25′51″W / 35.70306°N 79.43083°W |
| River mouth | Rocky River about 3.5 miles southast of Siler City, North Carolina 425 ft (130 m) 35°41′41″N 079°21′42″W / 35.69472°N 79.36167°W |
| Length | 4.70 mi (7.56 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally southeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 5.68 square miles (14.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 421, Meadow Creek Road, Sam Fields Road, Rives Chapel Church Road |
Meadow Creek is a small stream, about 4.70 mi (7.56 km) long, located in Chatham County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller arm of water that flows into the Rocky River. This creek is an important part of the local water system.
Where Meadow Creek Flows
Meadow Creek starts its journey about 1.5 miles southeast of Siler City, North Carolina. This is in Chatham County. From there, it flows generally towards the southeast. It travels for a few miles before it meets the Rocky River. The spot where it joins the Rocky River is about 3.5 miles southwest of Siler City.
The Land Around the Creek
The area that Meadow Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 5.68 square miles (14.7 km2) of land. Imagine all the rain that falls in this area; much of it eventually flows into Meadow Creek.
Each year, the area around Meadow Creek gets about 47.8 inches of rain. This water helps keep the creek flowing. A big part of the watershed, about 54%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help filter the water and provide homes for many plants and animals.
