Watson Creek (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Watson Creek |
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Location of Watson Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Richardson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Grassy Creek divide pond about 5 miles north of Watson, North Carolina 563 ft (172 m) 35°06′31″N 080°26′54″W / 35.10861°N 80.44833°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek about 1 mile southeast of Watson, North Carolina 398 ft (121 m) 35°04′11″N 080°25′09″W / 35.06972°N 80.41917°W |
| Length | 4.29 mi (6.90 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 6.39 square miles (16.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Baucom Manor Road, Watson Church Road, Carl Polk Road, Watson Church Road, New Salem Road |
Watson Creek is a 4.29 mi (6.90 km) long 1st order tributary to Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina.
Course
Watson Creek rises in a pond about 5 miles north of Watson, North Carolina and then flows south to join Richardson Creek about 1 mile southeast of Watson.
Watershed
Watson Creek drains 6.39 square miles (16.6 km2) of area, receives about 48.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 429.44, and is about 32% forested.
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