Thorntons Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Thorntons Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
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| Main source | Buies Creek divide pond about 1.5 miles northwest of Coats, North Carolina 265 ft (81 m) 35°26′13″N 078°41′00″W / 35.43694°N 78.68333°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 2 miles northwest of Erwin, North Carolina 95 ft (29 m) 35°21′26″N 078°43′49″W / 35.35722°N 78.73028°W |
| Length | 6.92 mi (11.14 km) |
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| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 12.37 square miles (32.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 27, Fleming Road, Brick Mill Road, US 421, Old Stage Road |
Thorntons Creek is a small stream, about 6.52 mi (10.49 km) long, located in Harnett County, North Carolina. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Thorntons Creek flows into the Cape Fear River.
Where Does Thorntons Creek Start and End?
Thorntons Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of a town called Coats, North Carolina.
From there, the creek flows towards the southwest. It travels for several miles until it reaches its end. Thorntons Creek joins the larger Cape Fear River about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Erwin, North Carolina.
What is the Thorntons Creek Watershed Like?
A "watershed" is an area of land where all the water drains into a specific river or creek. The Thorntons Creek watershed covers an area of about 12.37 square miles (32.0 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Thorntons Creek.
The area gets a good amount of rain, about 47.6 inches (121 cm) each year. Even though it's a small creek, about 24% of its watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
