Rose Creek is a long 2nd order tributary to the
Haw River, in
Guilford
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Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Course
Rose Creek rises in Apple Pond located in
Guilford County
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on the divide between Rose Creek and
Reedy Fork. Rose Creek then flows northeast into
Rockingham County to meet the Haw River about 1 mile southwest of Williamsburg, North Carolina.
Watershed
Rose Creek drains of area, receives about 46.2 in/year of precipitation, and has a
topographic wetness index The topographic wetness index (TWI), also known as the compound topographic index (CTI), is a steady state wetness index. It is commonly used to quantify topographic control on hydrological processes. The index is a function of both the slope and t ...
of 406.57 and is about 39% forested.
Natural history
The Rockingham County Natural Heritage Inventory
recognized one location in the Rose Creek watershed, Williamsburg Alluvial Forest. Williamsburg Alluvial Forest is a county significant site that contains examples of Piedmont Alluvial Forest and Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest.
See also
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List of rivers of North Carolina
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References
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Rivers of North Carolina
Rivers of Guilford County, North Carolina
Rivers of Rockingham County, North Carolina