Mill Creek (Richardson Creek 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 Richardson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Grassy Creek divide pond about 1.5 miles northeast of Unionville, North Carolina 592 ft (180 m) 35°05′56″N 080°28′53″W / 35.09889°N 80.48139°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek about 5 miles east-northeast of Fowler Crossroads, North Carolina 435 ft (133 m) 35°02′53″N 080°27′37″W / 35.04806°N 80.46028°W |
| Length | 4.08 mi (6.57 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south-southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 5.46 square miles (14.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Pursher Rushing Road, Supreme Drive, Morgan Mill Road, Sincerity Road, New Salem Road |
Mill Creek is a small stream, about 4.08 mi (6.57 km) long, located in Union County, North Carolina. It's known as a "2nd order tributary" because it flows into a larger stream, Richardson Creek, which then flows into even bigger rivers. Think of it like a small branch joining a larger branch of a tree!
The Journey of Mill Creek
Mill Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is found about 1.5 miles northeast of a town called Unionville, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows generally towards the south-southeast.
Its path ends when it joins Richardson Creek. This meeting point is about 5 miles east-northeast of a place known as Fowler Crossroads.
What is a Watershed?
Every stream and river has a special area of land that drains into it. This area is called a watershed. When rain falls or snow melts in this area, the water flows downhill into the stream. Mill Creek's watershed covers an area of about 5.46 square miles (14.1 km2).
- This area gets about 48.5 inches of rain each year.
- About 39% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
