Patterson Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Patterson Creek |
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Location of Patterson Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide of Persimmon Creek and Raccoon Creek pond about 1 mile west of Sanford, North Carolina 425 ft (130 m) 35°27′57″N 079°13′32″W / 35.46583°N 79.22556°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 1.5 miles southeast of Gulf, North Carolina 208 ft (63 m) 35°32′34″N 079°15′21″W / 35.54278°N 79.25583°W |
| Length | 7.72 mi (12.42 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 7.22 square miles (18.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 42, Royal Pines Drive, Carbonton Drive, Petty Road |
Patterson Creek is a 7.72 mi (12.42 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Deep River in Lee County, North Carolina.
Course
Patterson Creek rises in a pond about 1 mile west of Sanford, North Carolina and then flows north to the Deep River about 1.5 miles southeast of Gulf, North Carolina.
Watershed
Patterson Creek drains 7.22 square miles (18.7 km2) of area, receives about 47.7 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 383.71 and is about 72% forested.
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