Scotchman Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scotchman Creek |
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Location of Scotchman Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Buffalo Creek divide about 1 mile northwest of Parkland, North Carolina 420 ft (130 m) 35°26′23″N 079°30′43″W / 35.43972°N 79.51194°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 2.5 miles southeast of High Falls, North Carolina 260 ft (79 m) 35°28′01″N 079°29′12″W / 35.46694°N 79.48667°W |
| Length | 3.10 mi (4.99 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 5.33 square miles (13.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Spence Road, NC 22 |
Scotchman Creek is a 3.10 mi (4.99 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Deep River in Moore County, North Carolina.
Course
Scotchman Creek rises about 1 mile northwest of Parkland, North Carolina in Moore County and then flows northeast to join the Deep River about 2.5 miles northwest of High Falls, North Carolina.
Watershed
Scotchman Creek drains 5.33 square miles (13.8 km2) of area, receives about 48.1 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 396.73 and is about 73% forested.
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