Travis Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Travis Creek |
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Location of Travis Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance Guilford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Travis Creek and Buffalo Creek about 3 miles northwest of Gibsonville, North Carolina 720 ft (220 m) 36°07′56″N 079°34′49″W / 36.13222°N 79.58028°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 3 miles north of Glen Raven, North Carolina 558 ft (170 m) 36°08′33″N 079°29′12″W / 36.14250°N 79.48667°W |
| Length | 6.54 mi (10.53 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 15.70 square miles (40.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Wagoner Road, Friedan Church Road, County Farm Road, Gibsonville-Ossipee Road, Elon-Ossipee Road, Phibbs Road, NC 87, Durham Street |
Travis Creek is a small stream, about 6.54 miles (10.52 km) long. It's like a smaller helper stream, also known as a "tributary," that flows into the bigger Haw River. You can find Travis Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina.
Where Travis Creek Flows
Travis Creek starts in Guilford County. It begins in an area that separates its waters from another stream called Buffalo Creek.
The creek then flows towards the east. It crosses into Alamance County. Finally, Travis Creek joins the Haw River. This meeting point is about 3 miles north of a place called Glen Raven, North Carolina.
Travis Creek's Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snowmelt drain into one main stream or river. Travis Creek's watershed covers an area of about 15.70 square miles (40.66 square kilometers).
- This area gets about 46.0 inches (117 cm) of rain each year.
- About 36% of the land in its watershed is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees!
Bridges Over Travis Creek
Many roads cross over Travis Creek. Here are some of the bridges you might see:
- Wagoner Road
- Friedan Church Road
- County Farm Road
- Gibsonville-Ossipee Road
- Elon-Ossipee Road
- Phibbs Road
- NC 87
- Durham Street
