Richland Creek (Crabtree Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Richland Creek |
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Location of Richland Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Crabtree Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| City | Raleigh |
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| Main source | Pond at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina 440 ft (130 m) 35°47′19″N 078°43′47″W / 35.78861°N 78.72972°W |
| River mouth | Crabtree Creek Raleigh, North Carolina 236 ft (72 m) 35°50′42″N 078°43′15″W / 35.84500°N 78.72083°W |
| Length | 5.25 mi (8.45 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 6.84 square miles (17.7 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | unnamed waterbodies |
Richland Creek is a small stream, about 5.25 mi (8.45 km) long. It flows into Crabtree Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina. Richland Creek starts from a pond at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. It then flows north, passing under Interstate 40 and through Schenck Forest, before joining Crabtree Creek. Most of the land around the creek is developed, but about 30% is still covered by forests.
The Creek's Journey
Richland Creek begins its journey in a pond located at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. From there, it flows north. The creek goes under a big highway, I-40. It also travels through an area called Schenck Forest. Finally, Richland Creek meets and joins Crabtree Creek.
About the Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a specific river or creek. The Richland Creek watershed covers about 4.44 square miles (11.5 km2) of land. The ground underneath this area is made of a type of rock formation called the Raleigh terrane. This region gets a good amount of rain, about 46.3 inches each year. This helps keep the creek flowing.
