Polecat Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Polecat Creek |
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Location of Polecat Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph Guilford |
| City | Greensboro Worthville |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | South Buffalo Creek divide south side of Greensboro, North Carolina 830 ft (250 m) 35°59′46″N 079°48′28″W / 35.99611°N 79.80778°W |
| River mouth | Deep River Worthville, North Carolina 582 ft (177 m) 35°48′12″N 079°46′39″W / 35.80333°N 79.77750°W |
| Length | 18.91 mi (30.43 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 56.27 square miles (145.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Brushy Fork Drive, Sutton Road, Randleman Road, E Steeple Chase Road, Davis Mill Road, NC 62, Branson Mill Road, Providence Church Road, Fred Lineberry Road, New Salem Road, Naomi Road, Creekridge Country Road |
Polecat Creek is a stream in North Carolina, USA. It is about 18.91 mi (30.43 km) long. This creek flows into a larger river called the Deep River. You can find Polecat Creek in Guilford and Randolph Counties.
Other Names for Polecat Creek
Sometimes, rivers and creeks have more than one name. Historically, Polecat Creek has also been known as:
- Polecat River
Where Polecat Creek Starts and Ends
Polecat Creek begins, or "rises," on the south side of Greensboro. This area is in Guilford County. From there, the creek flows south. It travels into Randolph County. Finally, Polecat Creek joins the Deep River in a place called Worthville, North Carolina.
The Polecat Creek Area
The area that Polecat Creek drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 56.27 square miles (145.7 km2). It's like a big bowl where all the rain and water flow into the creek. The area gets about 46.5 inches of rain each year. Almost half of this watershed, about 46%, is covered by forests.
