Pine Log Creek (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pine Log Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Pine Log Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Richardson Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Anson
Physical characteristics
Main source	Cribs Creek divide about 1.5 miles northeast of Fountain Hill, North Carolina 478 ft (146 m) 35°05′55″N 80°15′21″W / 35.09861°N 80.25583°W / 35.09861; -80.25583
River mouth	Richardson Creek about 6 miles northwest of Burnsville, North Carolina (Anson County) 276 ft (84 m) 35°08′38″N 80°16′35″W / 35.14387°N 80.2763°W / 35.14387; -80.2763
Length	3.38 mi (5.44 km)
Basin features
Progression	northwest
River system	Pee Dee
Basin size	5.99 square miles (15.5 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Olive Branch Road, Pine Log Road

Pine Log Creek is a small stream, about 3.38 miles (5.44 kilometers) long. It flows into a bigger stream called Richardson Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. Think of it like a smaller branch joining a larger river!

The Journey of Pine Log Creek

Pine Log Creek begins its journey about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) northeast of a place called Fountain Hill, North Carolina. From there, it flows mostly towards the northwest.

Its trip ends when it joins Richardson Creek. This meeting point is about 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) northwest of Burnsville, North Carolina.

What is a Watershed?

Every stream and river has a watershed. A watershed is like a giant bowl or area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a specific river, lake, or ocean. It's also called a drainage basin.

Pine Log Creek's Watershed

The watershed for Pine Log Creek covers an area of about 5.99 square miles (15.5 square kilometers). This means all the water that falls within this area will eventually flow into Pine Log Creek.

This area gets a good amount of rain, about 48.1 inches (122 centimeters) each year. A big part of the watershed, about 54%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy!

Maps of Pine Log Creek

Here are some maps to help you see where Pine Log Creek is and how its watershed looks.

This map shows the path Pine Log Creek takes through Anson County, North Carolina.

This map highlights the entire area that drains water into Pine Log Creek.