Turkey Creek (Roberson Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Turkey Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Roberson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Rocky River divide about 3 miles southwest of Pittsboro, North Carolina 455 ft (139 m) 35°41′47″N 079°12′51″W / 35.69639°N 79.21417°W |
| River mouth | Roberson Creek about 1 southeast of Pittsboro, North Carolina 318 ft (97 m) 35°42′25″N 079°09′40″W / 35.70694°N 79.16111°W |
| Length | 3.99 mi (6.42 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 4.55 square miles (11.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Sanford Road, Moncure-Pittsboro Road |
Turkey Creek is a 3.99 mi (6.42 km) long 2nd order tributary to Roberson Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States
Course
Turkey Creek rises about 3 miles southwest of Pittsboro, North Carolina in Chatham County and then flows northeast to Roberson Creek joining about 1 mile southeast of Pittsboro.
Watershed
Turkey Creek drains an area of 4.55 square miles (11.8 km2), which receives about 47.4 inches per year (120 cm/year) of precipitation, has a wetness index of 429.51 and is about 67% forested.
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