Giles Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Giles Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Haw River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Rockingham
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Giles Creek and Country Line Creek (Dan River) pond about 3 miles east of Williamsburg, North Carolina 760 ft (230 m) 36°17′08″N 079°33′27″W / 36.28556°N 79.55750°W / 36.28556; -79.55750
River mouth	Haw River about 2 miles south of Williamsburg, North Carolina 636 ft (194 m) 36°15′49″N 079°34′59″W / 36.26361°N 79.58306°W / 36.26361; -79.58306
Length	2.08 mi (3.35 km)
Basin features
Progression	southwest
River system	Haw River
Basin size	2.88 square miles (7.5 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	NC 87, Gilliam Road

Giles Creek is a 2.08 mi (3.35 km) long 1st order tributary to the Haw River, in Rockingham County, North Carolina.

Course

Giles Creek rises in Rockingham County, North Carolina on the divide between Giles Creek and Country Line Creek. Giles Creek then flows southwest to meet the Haw River about 2 miles south of Williamsburg, North Carolina.

Watershed

Giles Creek drains 2.88 square miles (7.5 km²) of area, receives about 46.3 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 432.03 and is about 37% forested.