Mill Creek (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mill Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Mill Creek mouth
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 / 35.09889; -80.48139
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 / 35.04806; -80.46028
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)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: Little Mill Creek
Bridges	Pursher Rushing Road, Supreme Drive, Morgan Mill Road, Sincerity Road, New Salem Road

Mill Creek is a 4.08 mi (6.57 km) long 2nd order tributary to Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina.

Course

Mill Creek rises in a pond about 1.5 miles northeast of Unionville, North Carolina and then flows south-southeast to join Richardson Creek about 5 miles east-northeast of Fowler Crossroads.

Watershed

Mill Creek drains 5.46 square miles (14.1 km²) of area, receives about 48.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 426.53, and is about 39% forested.