Mulford Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mulford Creek |
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Location of Mulford Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
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| Main source | Mulford Bay divide about 3 miles south-southwest of White Lake, North Carolina 57 ft (17 m) 34°36′15″N 078°29′46″W / 34.60417°N 78.49611°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 3 miles south of White Lake, North Carolina 15 ft (4.6 m) 34°35′41″N 078°31′25″W / 34.59472°N 78.52361°W |
| Length | 1.47 mi (2.37 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 3.72 square miles (9.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Mulford Creek is a small stream located in Bladen County, North Carolina. It is about 1.47 mi (2.37 km) long. This creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. Mulford Creek flows into the Cape Fear River.
Where Mulford Creek Starts and Flows
Mulford Creek begins in an area called the Mulford Bay divide. This spot is about 3 miles (or 4.8 kilometers) south-southwest of a town called White Lake, North Carolina.
From its starting point, Mulford Creek flows generally towards the southwest. It continues its journey until it reaches and joins the Cape Fear River. This meeting point is also about 3 miles south of White Lake.
About the Mulford Creek Area
The land area that Mulford Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 3.72 square miles (9.6 km2) (or 9.6 square kilometers) of land.
This area gets a good amount of rain each year. About 20% of the land in the Mulford Creek watershed is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
