Twomile Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twomile Creek |
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Location of Twomile Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Twomile Branch divide about 1.5 miles southeast of Martha, North Carolina 580 ft (180 m) 35°35′57″N 079°59′52″W / 35.59917°N 79.99778°W |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 3 miles southeast of Martha, North Carolina 377 ft (115 m) 35°35′41″N 079°58′22″W / 35.59472°N 79.97278°W |
| Length | 2.24 mi (3.60 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 1.00 square mile (2.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Oak Grove Church Road |
Twomile Creek is a small stream, about 2.24 mi (3.60 km) long, located in Randolph County, North Carolina. It's a "first order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger river. In this case, Twomile Creek flows into the Uwharrie River.
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Journey of Twomile Creek
Twomile Creek begins its journey in an area called the Twomile Branch divide. This spot is about 1.5 miles southeast of a place called Martha, North Carolina.
Where Does Twomile Creek Flow?
From its starting point, Twomile Creek flows mostly towards the southeast. It travels for a little over two miles. Its journey ends when it joins the Uwharrie River. This meeting point is about 3 miles southeast of Martha.
Understanding the Twomile Creek Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl that catches all the rain and snow in an area, directing it into a specific stream or river. The Twomile Creek watershed is the entire area of land that drains water into Twomile Creek.
How Big is the Watershed Area?
The Twomile Creek watershed covers an area of 1.00 square mile (2.6 km2). This means all the rain that falls on this square mile of land eventually flows into Twomile Creek.
What is the Weather Like in the Watershed?
The area around Twomile Creek gets about 46.9 inches of rain each year. A "wetness index" of 384.58 tells us how wet the soil and land are in the watershed.
How Much of the Watershed is Forested?
About 49% of the Twomile Creek watershed is covered by forests. These trees and plants play an important role in keeping the water clean as it flows into the creek.
