Jones Creek is a long 4th order tributary to the

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Course

Jones Creek is formed at the confluence of North and South Forks of Jones Creek about 1.5 miles north of

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. Jones Creek then flows northeast and turns southeast to meet the Pee Dee River about 2 miles southeast of Cairo.

Watershed

Jones Creek drains of area, receives about 48.0 in/year of precipitation, has a

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of 412.50 and is about 58% forested.

References

Rivers of North Carolina Rivers of Anson County, North Carolina Tributaries of the Pee Dee River {{NorthCarolina-river-stub