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Varnell Creek
Map of Varnell Creek mouth location
Map of Varnell Creek mouth location
Map of Varnell Creek mouth location
Map of Varnell Creek mouth location
Location of Varnell Creek mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Rocky River
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Chatham
Physical characteristics
Main source Nick Creek divide
pond about 5 miles northeast of Siler City, North Carolina
565 ft (172 m)
35°47′35″N 079°23′51″W / 35.79306°N 79.39750°W / 35.79306; -79.39750
River mouth Rocky River
about 2 miles east of Siler City, North Carolina
475 ft (145 m)
35°43′35″N 079°23′51″W / 35.72639°N 79.39750°W / 35.72639; -79.39750
Length 6.88 mi (11.07 km)
Basin features
Progression generally south
River system Deep River
Basin size 10.09 square miles (26.1 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges Silk Hope-Liberty Road, Still Waters Drive, Silk Hope Road, US 64, Stage Coach Road

Varnell Creek is a 6.88 mi (11.07 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Rocky River in Chatham County, North Carolina.

Course

Varnell Creek rises about 5 miles northeast of Siler City, North Carolina in Chatham County and then follows a southerly course to join the Rocky River about 2 miles east of Siler City.

Watershed

Varnell Creek drains 10.09 square miles (26.1 km2) of area, receives about 47.8 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 443.32 and is about 44% forested.

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