Mill Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mill Creek |
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Location of Mill Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Gabriels Creek divide Pond about 2 miles northwest of Fox Mountain 685 ft (209 m) 35°43′19″N 079°44′39″W / 35.72194°N 79.74417°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 2 miles southwest of Parks Crossroads, North Carolina 407 ft (124 m) 35°41′04″N 079°38′03″W / 35.68444°N 79.63417°W |
| Length | 10.02 mi (16.13 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 17.95 square miles (46.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Iron Mountain Road, Iron Mountain View Road, Fox Fire Road, Grantville Lane, Young Road, Mill Creek Road |
Mill Creek is a stream located in Randolph County, North Carolina. It flows for about 10 miles (16 kilometers) before joining the Deep River. It is considered a "3rd order tributary," which means it's a stream that flows into a larger stream, which then flows into an even larger river.
Where Mill Creek Starts and Ends
Mill Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) northwest of a place called Fox Mountain in Randolph County, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows mainly towards the southwest. It eventually meets the Deep River about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southwest of Parks Crossroads, North Carolina.
The Mill Creek Watershed
The area of land that drains water into Mill Creek is known as its watershed. This watershed covers about 18 square miles (46 square kilometers). The area receives a good amount of rain each year, around 47 inches (120 centimeters). About 48% of the land in the Mill Creek watershed is covered by forests.
