Richland Creek (Reedy Fork 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 Reedy Fork |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| City | Greensboro |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Richland Creek and Buffalo Creek Greensboro, North Carolina near Jaycee Park 850 ft (260 m) 36°07′13″N 079°50′02″W / 36.12028°N 79.83389°W |
| River mouth | Reedy Fork Lake Townsend 717 ft (219 m) 36°09′59″N 079°46′59″W / 36.16639°N 79.78306°W |
| Length | 5.29 mi (8.51 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north then northeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 8.27 square miles (21.4 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Richland Lake Lake Townsend |
| Bridges | Guilford Courthouse National Park Road, Lawndale Drive, Bluff Run Drive, Bass Chapel Road, N Church Street |
Richland Creek is a small river, also known as a creek, located in Guilford County, North Carolina in the United States. It is about 5.29 miles (8.51 kilometers) long. This creek flows into a larger stream called Reedy Fork. Richland Creek is an important part of the bigger Haw River system.
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History of Richland Creek
What Happened Here?
Richland Creek was the location of a very important event in American history. In 1781, a major battle took place here during the American Revolutionary War. This battle was called the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
The battle involved American forces fighting against British forces. Today, you can visit the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park to learn more about this historical event.
Where Does Richland Creek Flow?
The Creek's Journey
Richland Creek starts in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its source is near Jaycee Park, where it separates from another creek called Buffalo Creek.
From its start, Richland Creek flows north. It passes through the historic Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. After that, the creek turns and flows towards the northeast. It then reaches Richland Lake.
Finally, Richland Creek empties into Lake Townsend. This is where it joins the Reedy Fork, continuing its journey as part of the larger river system.
Richland Creek's Watershed
Understanding a Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl or area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common stream, river, or lake. The Richland Creek watershed covers an area of about 8.27 square miles (21.42 square kilometers).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 45.3 inches (115 centimeters). About 20% of the land in the Richland Creek watershed is covered by forests. This forested land helps to keep the water clean as it flows into the creek.
