Turkey Creek (Crabtree Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Turkey Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Crabtree Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| City | Cary |
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| Main source | divide between Turkey Creek and White Oak Creek Cary, North Carolina 400 ft (120 m) 35°46′39″N 078°50′02″W / 35.77750°N 78.83389°W |
| River mouth | Crabtree Creek Cary, North Carolina 305 ft (93 m) 35°48′07″N 078°50′02″W / 35.80194°N 78.83389°W |
| Length | 2.17 mi (3.49 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 1.80 square miles (4.7 km2) |
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Turkey Creek is a small stream, or creek, located in Wake County, North Carolina. It's like a natural pathway for water, flowing through the land and connecting to bigger waterways.
About Turkey Creek
Turkey Creek is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry rainwater and other water from the land into larger creeks and rivers.
Where it Starts and Flows
Turkey Creek begins in the southwestern part of Cary, North Carolina. From there, it flows towards the northeast. Its journey ends when it joins another stream called Crabtree Creek. Crabtree Creek then flows into the even larger Neuse River.
What is a Watershed?
Every stream, including Turkey Creek, is part of something called a watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it, or flows through it, eventually drains into a common point, like a river, lake, or ocean. The watershed for Turkey Creek is about 1.80 square miles. This means all the rain that falls in this area will eventually make its way into Turkey Creek.
- Only a small part of Turkey Creek's watershed, about 5%, is covered by forests. The rest might be homes, roads, or other types of land.
