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Georges Creek
Map of Georges Creek mouth location
Map of Georges Creek mouth location
Map of Georges Creek mouth location
Map of Georges Creek mouth location
Location of Georges Creek mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Deep River
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Chatham
Physical characteristics
Main source Pond on the Bear Creek divide
about 2 miles northeast of Goldston, North Carolina
445 ft (136 m)
35°37′45″N 079°16′38″W / 35.62917°N 79.27722°W / 35.62917; -79.27722
River mouth Deep River
about 0.5 miles east of Farmville, North Carolina
200 ft (61 m)
35°34′01″N 079°12′00″W / 35.56694°N 79.20000°W / 35.56694; -79.20000
Length 12.88 mi (20.73 km)
Basin features
Progression southeast
River system Deep River
Basin size 12.88 square miles (33.4 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Rocky Branch
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges Cole Thomas Road, Henry Oldham Road, Rosser Road, Everett Dowdy Road

Georges Creek is a 12.88 mi (20.73 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Deep River in Chatham County, North Carolina.

Course

Georges Creek rises about 2 miles northeast of Goldston, North Carolina in Chatham County and then flows southeast to the Deep River about 0.5 miles east of Farmville, North Carolina.

Watershed

Georges Creek drains 12.88 square miles (33.4 km2) of area, receives about 47.5 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 426.24 and is about 65% forested.

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