Howard Creek

Howard Creek is a stream in Burke County, North Carolina. Howard Creek is situated near the hamlet Amherst, as well as near the village Drexel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Drexel and Valdese.

Village

Drexel is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Drexel is situated 2 miles southwest of Howard Creek.

Town

Valdese is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Valdese is situated 2½ miles south of Howard Creek.

Village

Rutherford College is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Rutherford College is situated 3½ miles southeast of Howard Creek.

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Double Creek”, “McTagar Creek”, “Propest Creek”, and “Shoal Creek”
Category: body of water
Location: Burke County, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude

35.78013° or 35° 46′ 49″ north

Longitude

-81.57621° or 81° 34′ 34″ west

Elevation

991 feet (302 metres)

Open location code

867WQCJF+3G

GeoNames ID

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