Wilkinson Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Wilkinson Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
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| Main source | divide between Wilkinson Creek and Neville Creek about 1 mile east of Terrells Mountain 580 ft (180 m) 35°51′23″N 079°09′06″W / 35.85639°N 79.15167°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 1 mile northwest of Bynum, North Carolina 320 ft (98 m) 35°46′57″N 079°09′46″W / 35.78250°N 79.16278°W |
| Length | 7.77 mi (12.50 km) |
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| Progression | south |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 9.09 square miles (23.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Wilkinson Creek Lane, Gilmore Road, Lamont Norwood Road, Tobacco Road, Manns Chapel Road, Andrews Store Road, Hamlets Chapel Road |
Wilkinson Creek is a 7.77 mi (12.50 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Haw River in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Course
Wilkinson Creek rises about 1 mile east of Terrells Mountain in Chatham County and then flows south to the Haw River upstream of Bynum.
Watershed
Wilkinson Creek drains 9.09 square miles (23.5 km2) of area, receives about 47.4 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 392.39 and is about 77% forested.
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