Richland Creek (Deep River tributary, Randolph) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Richland Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Deep River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Randolph
Physical characteristics
Main source	confluence of North and South Prong Richland Creek about 0.25 miles northeast of Harveys Mountain 573 ft (175 m) 35°38′39″N 079°46′39″W / 35.64417°N 79.77750°W / 35.64417; -79.77750
River mouth	Deep River about 1 mile northwest of Cheeks, North Carolina 351 ft (107 m) 35°36′34″N 079°36′26″W / 35.60944°N 79.60722°W / 35.60944; -79.60722
Length	15.00 mi (24.14 km)
Basin features
Progression	southeast
River system	Deep River
Basin size	66.06 square miles (171.1 km2)
Tributaries	Left: North Prong Tantrough Branch Vestal Creek Squirrel Creek Right: South Prong Panther Creek Bachelor Creek
Bridges	Old Cox Road, Old Humble Mill Road, Fairview Farm Road, Old NC 13, Kemp Mill Road, Little Beane Store Road, Picketts Mill Road, Erect Road, Riverside Road

Richland Creek is a 15.00 mi (24.14 km) long 4th order tributary to the Deep River in Randolph County, North Carolina.

Course

Richland Creek is formed at the confluence of North and South Prong about 0.25 miles northeast of Harveys Mountain in Randolph County, North Carolina and then flows southeasterly to join the Deep River about 1 mile northwest of Cheeks, North Carolina.

Watershed

Richland Creek drains 66.06 square miles (171.1 km²) of area, receives about 47.1 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 387.93 and is about 58% forested.