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122' <br /> 410_ - <br /> Morgan Creek. <br /> WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED: There are two water supply <br /> watersheds within Bingham Township. Approximately 28% of the <br /> University Lake watershed extends into the eastern portion of <br /> the township, encompassing 5,385 acres, 11% of the township's <br /> total area. The Cane Creek watershed consists of 20, 160 <br /> acres, most of the western and central portions of the <br /> township. The Cane Creek watershed acreage amounts to 41% of <br /> the township's total area. <br /> STEEP SLOPES: Steep slopes, those greater than 15%, are a <br /> limited constraint, occuring primarily in four areas of the <br /> township; along the Haw River; along Cane Creek, both north <br /> and south of NC54 and along its tributaries; in the extreme <br /> southeastern portion of the township at Terrell's Mountain; <br /> and in ,the east-central portion of the township at Pickard's <br /> Mountain. This last area is at the headwaters of Morgan <br /> Creek. <br /> SOILS: Most of the soils in Bingham Township are adequate <br /> for urban land uses. Three soils associations are present in <br /> the township, however, that present limitations to building <br /> and development activity. <br /> 411 <br /> The central portion of the township east of Cane Creek is <br /> characterized by soils of the Lignum-Enon-Orange association. <br /> The, heavy clay content of these soils creates absorption and <br /> shrink-swell problems. Similar problems exist with the soils <br /> of the Appling-Helena association found in the southwestern <br /> part of the township. <br /> Tatum, Wedowee, and Goldston soils can be found throughout <br /> the township. They tend to be identified with stream valleys <br /> and moderate to steep slopes. These soils are generally ill- <br /> suited to urban uses, especially those requiring extensive <br /> grading. <br /> Cultural and $atural Resources <br /> Certain areas within Bingham Township possess unique or <br /> exemplary natural and physical characteristics that are of <br /> great value. This value may not necessarily be monetary. It <br /> may also be educational, biological, cultural, spiritual, or <br /> of value to the planning process. <br /> Three sites in Bingham Township are home to flora and <br /> 411 <br /> 3. 11-8 <br />