Phillips Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Phillips Creek |
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Location of Phillips Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bakers Lake about 5 miles northeast of Newlight, North Carolina 90 ft (27 m) 34°48′25″N 078°45′55″W / 34.80694°N 78.76528°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 1 mile east-northeast of Tarheel, North Carolina 28 ft (8.5 m) 34°43′52″N 078°45′34″W / 34.73111°N 78.75944°W |
| Length | 7.07 mi (11.38 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 10.37 square miles (26.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | Burney Road, Tarheel Ferry Road, River Road |
Phillips Creek is a small but important stream located in Bladen County, North Carolina. It flows for about 7 miles (11 kilometers) and is a smaller stream that eventually joins the much larger Cape Fear River. This creek plays a role in the local water system.
Where Phillips Creek Flows
Phillips Creek begins its journey at a place called Bakers Lake. This lake is found about 5 miles northeast of Newlight, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows generally south.
Its path continues until it reaches the Cape Fear River. The spot where Phillips Creek joins the Cape Fear River is about 1 mile east of Tarheel, North Carolina.
About the Phillips Creek Area
The land area that Phillips Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 10.37 square miles (26.86 square kilometers). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Phillips Creek.
On average, the area around Phillips Creek gets about 48.9 inches of rain each year. A good portion of this watershed, about 30%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
