Goose Creek (Rocky River Tributary)
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Goose Creek is a long 3rd order tributary to the
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in
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Course

Goose Creek rises in
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in Mecklenburg County. Goose Creek then flows south into Union County and turns northeast to join the
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about 4 miles northeast of Fairview.


Watershed

Goose Creek drains of area, receives about 47.6 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 441.26, and is about 46% forested.


References

Rivers of North Carolina Rivers of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Rivers of Union County, North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-river-stub