Shaddox Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shaddox Creek |
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Location of Shaddox Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
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| Main source | divide between Shaddox Creek and Buckhorn Creek pond about 1 mile northeast of Merry Oaks, North Carolina 295 ft (90 m) 35°39′07″N 078°59′32″W / 35.65194°N 78.99222°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 2 miles southeast of Moncure, North Carolina 164 ft (50 m) 35°35′57″N 079°02′59″W / 35.59917°N 79.04972°W |
| Length | 3.83 mi (6.16 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | west then south |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 15.21 square miles (39.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Jordan Estates Lane, New Elam Church Road, US 1, Old US 1, Corinth Road |
Shaddox Creek is a small stream, about 3.83 mi (6.16 km) long, located in Chatham County, North Carolina. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. Shaddox Creek flows into the Haw River. Did you know it's the only stream named Shaddox Creek in the entire United States?
Journey of Shaddox Creek
Shaddox Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is about 1 mile northeast of a town called Merry Oaks in Chatham County, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows first towards the west, then turns and flows south.
Its journey ends when it joins the Haw River. This meeting point is about 2 miles southeast of Moncure, North Carolina. Shaddox Creek is the very last stream to join the Haw River before the Haw River meets the Deep River. Together, the Haw and Deep Rivers form the much larger Cape Fear River.
About the Shaddox Creek Area
The area that Shaddox Creek drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 45.98 square miles (119.1 km2). Imagine all the rain that falls in this area! Shaddox Creek's watershed gets about 47.5 inches of rain each year.
A big part of this area, about 68%, is covered in forests. This means lots of trees and plants help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
Maps of the Creek
Here are some maps to help you see Shaddox Creek's path and the area it drains.
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