Wombles Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wombles Creek |
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Location of Wombles Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
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| Main source | unnamed tributary to Deep River about 0.5 miles southwest of Blacknel, North Carolina 332 ft (101 m) 35°36′39″N 079°07′18″W / 35.61083°N 79.12167°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 2 miles southeast of Moncure, North Carolina 165 ft (50 m) 35°34′59″N 079°03′05″W / 35.58306°N 79.05139°W |
| Length | 5.04 mi (8.11 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 6.44 square miles (16.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Goat Hill Lane, US 1, Lower Moncure Road, Lower River Road, Cape Fear Lane |
Wombles Creek is a small stream, or "creek," located in North Carolina, United States. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) long. This creek is special because it is the only one in the entire United States with the name "Wombles Creek"! It flows into a bigger river called the Cape Fear River.
Where Wombles Creek Starts and Ends
Wombles Creek begins near a place called Blacknel, North Carolina. It starts about half a mile (0.8 kilometers) southwest of Blacknel. From there, the creek flows mostly towards the southeast. It travels for about 5 miles (8 kilometers). Finally, Wombles Creek joins the much larger Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southeast of Moncure, North Carolina.
The Area Around Wombles Creek
The land area that Wombles Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 6.44 square miles (16.7 square kilometers). The area around the creek gets a good amount of rain, about 47.7 inches (121 centimeters) each year. A large part of this watershed, about 60%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the water clean.
