rises in E Watauga County and flows NE into Elk Creek.

rises in N central Wilkes County and flows NE into Roaring River.

rises in NW Surry County and flows SW into Fisher River.

rises in W Macon County and flows SE into Wayah Creek.

rises in NW Macon County and flows SW into Nantahala River.

rises in S Haywood County and flows NW into Browning Branch.

rises in E Durham County near the Wake County line and flows NE into Lick Creek.

rises in N Haywood County and flows SW into Pigeon River.

rises in SE Buncombe County and flows NW into Swannanoa River.

rises in NE Clay County and flows SE into Clear Creek.