Taylors Creek (Caraway Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taylors Creek |
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Location of Taylors Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Caraway Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
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| Main source | Back Creek (Cedar Fork) divide about 1 mile southwest of Asheboro, North Carolina 768 ft (234 m) 35°39′10″N 079°51′26″W / 35.65278°N 79.85722°W |
| River mouth | Caraway Creek about 0.5 miles northwest of Mechanic, North Carolina 398 ft (121 m) 35°39′15″N 079°56′38″W / 35.65417°N 79.94389°W |
| Length | 7.74 mi (12.46 km) |
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| Progression | west |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 10.25 square miles (26.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Briles Drive, Billy Walker Road, NC 49, Union Church Road, Lassiter Mill Road |
Taylors Creek is a stream that flows for about 7.74 mi (12.46 km) in Randolph County, North Carolina. It is a "3rd order tributary" to Caraway Creek. This means it's a medium-sized stream that flows into Caraway Creek, which then flows into an even larger river system.
Where Does Taylors Creek Start and End?
Taylors Creek begins in Randolph County, North Carolina. It starts near a place called the Back Creek divide, about 1 mile southwest of Asheboro, North Carolina.
From its start, Taylors Creek flows generally west. It continues its journey until it joins Caraway Creek. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles northwest of a community called Mechanic.
What is the Taylors Creek Watershed Like?
A watershed is all the land area where rain and snowmelt drain into a specific river or stream. The Taylors Creek watershed covers about 10.25 square miles (26.5 km2) of land.
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 46.9 inches. A large part of the watershed, about 65%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and provides homes for wildlife.
