Varnell Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Varnell Creek |
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Location of Varnell Creek mouth
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
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| Bridges | Silk Hope-Liberty Road, Still Waters Drive, Silk Hope Road, US 64, Stage Coach Road |
Varnell Creek is a stream in Chatham County, North Carolina. It is about 6.88 mi (11.07 km) long. Varnell Creek flows into the Rocky River.
Where Varnell Creek Flows
Varnell Creek starts from a pond about 5 miles northeast of Siler City, North Carolina. This is in Chatham County. The creek then flows mostly south. It joins the Rocky River about 2 miles east of Siler City.
Understanding the Varnell Creek Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Varnell Creek watershed covers about 10.09 square miles (26.1 km2) of land. This area gets about 47.8 inches of rain each year. About 44% of the land in the Varnell Creek watershed is covered by forests.
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