Turkey Creek (Roberson Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Turkey Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Roberson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Rocky River divide about 3 miles southwest of Pittsboro, North Carolina 455 ft (139 m) 35°41′47″N 079°12′51″W / 35.69639°N 79.21417°W |
| River mouth | Roberson Creek about 1 southeast of Pittsboro, North Carolina 318 ft (97 m) 35°42′25″N 079°09′40″W / 35.70694°N 79.16111°W |
| Length | 3.99 mi (6.42 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 4.55 square miles (11.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Sanford Road, Moncure-Pittsboro Road |
Turkey Creek is a small stream, or creek, in Chatham County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is about 3.99 mi (6.42 km) long. This creek flows into a larger stream called Roberson Creek.
Where Turkey Creek Flows
Turkey Creek begins its journey about 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of a town called Pittsboro, North Carolina. It starts in Chatham County.
From there, the creek flows towards the northeast. It continues until it joins Roberson Creek. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Pittsboro.
Understanding the Turkey Creek Area
The land area that collects water for Turkey Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.55 square miles (11.8 km2) (11.8 square kilometers).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 47.4 inches per year (120 cm/year) (120 cm). A large part of the watershed, about 67%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean.
