Squirrel Creek (Reedy Fork tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Squirrel Creek |
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Location of Squirrel Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Reedy Fork |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Squirrel Creek and Mears Fork about 5 miles west of Browns Summit, North Carolina 814 ft (248 m) 36°12′40″N 079°48′02″W / 36.21111°N 79.80056°W |
| River mouth | Reedy Fork Lake Townsend 717 ft (219 m) 36°12′40″N 079°48′02″W / 36.21111°N 79.80056°W |
| Length | 4.42 mi (7.11 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south then east |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 5.70 square miles (14.8 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Lake Townsend |
| Bridges | N Church Street, Yanceyville Road, Doggett Road |
Squirrel Creek is a small stream, about 4.42 mi (7.11 km) long, located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. Squirrel Creek is a "tributary" to Reedy Fork, which means it joins Reedy Fork.
Where Squirrel Creek Starts and Ends
Squirrel Creek begins in Guilford County, about 5 miles west of a town called Browns Summit, North Carolina. This starting point is near a natural high area that separates Squirrel Creek from another stream called Mears Fork.
From its start, Squirrel Creek first flows south. Then, it changes direction and flows east. Its journey ends when it flows into Lake Townsend, where it meets and joins Reedy Fork.
About the Squirrel Creek Area
The area that Squirrel Creek drains, called its "watershed," covers about 5.70 square miles (14.8 km2). A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snow that falls eventually flows into a specific river or stream.
This area gets a good amount of rain, about 45.7 inches each year. A large part of the land around Squirrel Creek, about 49%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for animals.
