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scriion �(\c; (Page 3 . 11-8 ) n4'r1 Terrell 's Creek, Phil 's Creek, and Morgan Creek. 80 WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED: There are four water supply watersheds within Bingham Township. " o he e sh s o 28?%$amounts o tht<Twnsi�?'s., lan area APProxi.mately. Watrshed .extends into oo f the- the eastern portion of the township, encompassing 5, 385 acres ( 11% of the township's total area) . The Cane Creek watershed consists of 20, 160 acres, most of the western and central portions of the township. The Cane Creek watershed acreage amounts to 41% of the township's .... :::>:<:•::.;: ';::::;:>.;::;:<:;:;:;:::'�..;:;:;:;:,<;3:.a:t:.:>.ot...:al a...amr...e.... a..•. .Sma rtioxs ; :P:a .m<o : . e::>:: er ....... .r...w:nv.S7k-....:�.;:...:r q:••r..w - ,Ci',:A'.X.,:.:,•.wv:,v•::vi.:::;:;::n:-::•:.v............ ��::::�:�+:J+• ..: 'fC•aJ:::.':'":•:y:'v'ii::�.;...::r....:x'w.t:.:..:/...ter-:::n..::::1R ..w:n:v:::.iivri i;:¢.:::.::............�., STEEP SLOPES: Steep slopes, those greater than 15%, are a limited constraint, occurring primarily in four areas of the township; along the Haw River; along Cane Creek, both north and south of NC 54 and along its tributaries; in the extreme southeastern portion of the township at Terrell's Mountain; and in the east-central portion of the township at Pickard's Mountain. This last area is at the headwaters of Morgan Creek. SOILS: Most of the soils in Bingham Township are adequate for urban land uses. Three soils associations are present in the township, however, that present limitations to building and development activity. The central portion of the township east of Cane Creek is characterized by soils of the Lignum-Enon-Orange association. The heavy clay content of these soils creates absorption and shrink-swell problems. Similar problems exist with the soils of the Appling-Helena association found in the southwestern part of the township. Tatum, Wedowee, and Goldston soils can be found throughout the township. They tend to be identified with stream valleys and moderate to steep- slopes. These soils are generally ill-suited to urban uses, especially those requiring extensive grading. Cultural and Natural Resources Certain areas within Bingham Township possess unique or exemplary natural and physical characteristics that are of great value. This value may not necessarily be monetary. It may also be educational, biological, cultural, spiritual, or of value to the planning process. Three sites in Bingham Township are home to flora an fauna identified by the state as species of special concern; the Carolina Darter, in Cane Creek near SR 1115; the Red Shouldered Hawk, near SR 1956 and SR 1005; and the plant Atlantic Isopyrum, at the northern end of Cane Creek Reservoir. A species of special concern is one faced with major habitat loss in the county, exists in small populations, or the target of 5