Smiths Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Smiths Creek |
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Location of Smiths Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
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| Main source | Little Pocket Creek divide about 1 mile southwest of Ebenezer Church 337 ft (103 m) 35°29′09″N 079°18′53″W / 35.48583°N 79.31472°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 1.5 miles southwest of Gulf, North Carolina 210 ft (64 m) 35°31′57″N 079°18′40″W / 35.53250°N 79.31111°W |
| Length | 4.18 mi (6.73 km) |
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| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 3.56 square miles (9.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 42 |
Smiths Creek is a small stream, about 4.18 miles (6.73 km) long. It flows into the Deep River in Lee County, North Carolina. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one.
Other Names for Smiths Creek
Sometimes, Smiths Creek has been known by a slightly different name: Smith Creek. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of place names.
Where Smiths Creek Starts and Ends
Smiths Creek begins about 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of a place called Ebenezer Church. This is in Lee County, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows generally north. It eventually joins the Deep River. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southwest of Gulf, North Carolina.
The Land Around Smiths Creek
The area of land that drains into Smiths Creek is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 3.56 square miles (9.22 square kilometers). Each year, this area gets about 47.7 inches (121 cm) of rain. A large part of the watershed, about 76%, is covered by forests.
