Salem Creek (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Salem Creek |
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Location of Salem Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Richardson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Maple Springs Branch divide pond about 1 mile southeast of Wingate, North Carolina 565 ft (172 m) 34°58′19″N 080°24′40″W / 34.97194°N 80.41111°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek about 2 miles south-southwest of New Salem, North Carolina 368 ft (112 m) 35°06′21″N 080°22′23″W / 35.10583°N 80.37306°W |
| Length | 6.21 mi (9.99 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 9.82 square miles (25.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Forest Hills School Road, US 74, Austin Grove Church Road, NC 205, Ansonville Road, Lucy Short Cut Road, Olive Branch Road |
Salem Creek is a small river located in Union County, North Carolina. It is about 6.21 miles (10.0 kilometers) long. Salem Creek flows into a larger river called Richardson Creek.
Where Salem Creek Starts and Ends
Salem Creek begins in a pond. This pond is located about 1 mile southeast of a town called Wingate, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows generally north.
The journey of Salem Creek ends when it joins Richardson Creek. This meeting point is about 2 miles south-southwest of New Salem.
About the Salem Creek Area
The land area that drains water into Salem Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 9.82 square miles (25.4 square kilometers). The area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 48.2 inches (122 centimeters). About 36% of the land in the Salem Creek watershed is covered by forests.
