Millstone Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Millstone Creek |
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Location of Millstone Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
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| Main source | Brush Creek divide about 0.1 miles south of Browns Crossroads, North Carolina 625 ft (191 m) 35°43′43″N 079°35′53″W / 35.72861°N 79.59806°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 2 miles south of Parks Crossroads, North Carolina 405 ft (123 m) 35°40′39″N 079°37′40″W / 35.67750°N 79.62778°W |
| Length | 7.08 mi (11.39 km) |
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| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 10.02 square miles (26.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Parks Crossroads Church Road, Foushee Road, Lee Layne Road, Old Siler City Road, NC 22 |
Millstone Creek is a small but important stream in Randolph County, North Carolina. It flows for about 7.08 miles (11.40 km). This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Millstone Creek eventually joins the Deep River.
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Where Millstone Creek Starts and Ends
Millstone Creek begins in Randolph County, North Carolina. It starts near a place called Browns Crossroads. The creek's source is close to the divide (a high point of land) that separates it from Brush Creek.
The Creek's Journey
From its starting point, Millstone Creek flows mainly towards the southwest. It travels through the landscape, gathering water from smaller streams along the way. These smaller streams are also known as "unnamed tributaries."
Joining the Deep River
After its journey, Millstone Creek meets the Deep River. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Parks Crossroads, North Carolina. The Deep River is a much larger river that Millstone Creek helps to feed.
Understanding the Millstone Creek Watershed
A "watershed" is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river, lake, or stream. The Millstone Creek watershed is the entire area that collects water for this creek.
Size and Environment
The Millstone Creek watershed covers about 10.02 square miles (25.95 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain and snow each year, about 47.3 inches (120 cm) of precipitation. A significant part of this watershed, about 37%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
