Baldwin Township, Chatham County, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°50′23″N 79°08′02″W / 35.8397°N 79.1339°W / 35.8397; -79.1339
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Baldwin Township, Chatham County,
North Carolina
Location of Baldwin Township in Chatham County
Location of Baldwin Township in Chatham County
Location of Chatham County in North Carolina
Location of Chatham County in North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°50′23″N 79°08′02″W / 35.8397°N 79.1339°W / 35.8397; -79.1339
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
Area
 • Total45.66 sq mi (118.26 km2)
Highest elevation
[3] (Terrells Mountain at the northern end of the township)
755 ft (230 m)
Lowest elevation
[3] (Haw River where it flows out of the township in the southwest corner)
276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,605[1]
 • Density166.56/sq mi (64.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code704

Baldwin Township, population 7,605, is one of thirteen townships in Chatham County, North Carolina. Baldwin Township is 45.66 square miles (118.3 km2)[2] in size and located in north-central Chatham County. Baldwin Township does not contain any municipalities within it.

Geography[edit]

The Haw River forms the western boundary of Baldwin Township and its tributaries drain most of the township. These tributaries include Pokeberry Creek, Wilkinson Creek, Terrells Creek, and Collins Creek. The northeastern part of the township is drained by Price Creek and its tributary, East Price Creek.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "US Census Bureau Populations". data.census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "NC OneMap". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "The National Map - Service Endpoints". viewer.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  4. ^ "North Carolina Flood Hazard Area Effective". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved October 18, 2020.