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East Fork Deep River
Map of East Fork Deep River mouth location
Map of East Fork Deep River mouth location
Map of East Fork Deep River mouth location
Map of East Fork Deep River mouth location
Location of East Fork Deep River mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Deep River
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Guilford
Physical characteristics
Main source Reedy Fork divide
about 3 miles northwest of Greensboro, North Carolina
935 ft (285 m)
36°05′54″N 079°59′42″W / 36.09833°N 79.99500°W / 36.09833; -79.99500
River mouth West Fork Deep River
High Point Lake
757 ft (231 m)
36°01′13″N 079°56′24″W / 36.02028°N 79.94000°W / 36.02028; -79.94000
Length 9.25 mi (14.89 km)
Basin features
Progression southeast
River system Deep River
Basin size 21.67 square miles (56.1 km2)
Population generally south
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Long Branch
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges Triad Drive, Industrial Village Road, Lynwood Smith Expressway (NC 68), Gallimore Dairy Road, Regency Drive, Piedmont Parkway, W Wendover Avenue

East Fork Deep River is a 9.25 mi (14.89 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. This stream along the West Fork Deep River forms the Deep River.

Course

East Fork Deep River rises about 3 miles northwest of Greensboro, North Carolina in Guilford County and then flows south to join West Fork Deep River forming the Deep River within High Point Lake.

Watershed

East Fork Deep River drains 21.67 square miles (56.1 km2) of area, receives about 45.1 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 444.10 and is about 18% forested.

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