Biscoe Township, Montgomery County, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°19′30″N 79°46′59″W / 35.32494°N 79.78319°W / 35.32494; -79.78319
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Biscoe Township, Montgomery County,
North Carolina
Location of Biscoe Township in Montgomery County
Location of Biscoe Township in Montgomery County
Location of Montgomery County in North Carolina
Location of Montgomery County in North Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
Area
 • Total47.97 sq mi (124.25 km2)
Highest elevation733 ft (223 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (Cedar Creek at northwest end of Township)
380 ft (120 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total5,765[3]
 • Density120.18/sq mi (46.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area codes910, 472

Biscoe Township, population 5,765,[3] is one of eleven townships in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. Biscoe Township is 47.97 square miles (124.2 km2)[1] in size and is located in the east central part of the county. The Towns of Biscoe and Candor are located in this township.

Geography[edit]

Biscoe Township is drained mainly by Cedar Creek, Bridgers Creek, and Big Creek, all of which drain to the Little River of the Pee Dee River. The northeast side of the township is drained by Lick Creek and Cabin Creek in the Deep River watershed.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "NC OneMap". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "The National Map - Service Endpoints". viewer.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "US Census Bureau". data.census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2020.

35°19′30″N 79°46′59″W / 35.32494°N 79.78319°W / 35.32494; -79.78319