Moores Creek (Reedy Fork tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moores Creek |
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Location of Moores Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Reedy Fork |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Moores Creek and Brush Creek pond about 1 mile north of Piedmont-Triad International Airport 915 ft (279 m) 36°07′43″N 079°54′16″W / 36.12861°N 79.90444°W |
| River mouth | Reedy Fork about 1.5 miles south of Summerfield, North Carolina 751 ft (229 m) 36°10′44″N 079°54′16″W / 36.17889°N 79.90444°W |
| Length | 5.12 mi (8.24 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 4.61 square miles (11.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | Alcorn Road, Rambling Road, Stanley Huff Road |
Moores Creek is a small stream, about 5.12 mi (8.24 km) long, located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one called Reedy Fork. This means Moores Creek adds its water to Reedy Fork.
Where Moores Creek Flows
Moores Creek starts from a pond in Guilford County. This pond is about 1 mile north of the Piedmont-Triad International Airport. The stream begins where the land divides the water flow between Moores Creek and another stream called Brush Creek.
From its start, Moores Creek flows towards the northeast. It continues its journey until it joins the Haw River system. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles south of the town of Summerfield, North Carolina.
The Moores Creek Area
The land area that collects water for Moores Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.21 square miles (10.9 km2) of land. Each year, this area usually gets about 44.9 inches of rain. A good part of this watershed, about 47%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
Bridges Over Moores Creek
Several roads cross over Moores Creek. These bridges help people travel easily across the stream. Some of the roads that have bridges over Moores Creek include:
- Alcorn Road
- Rambling Road
- Stanley Huff Road
