Highland Creek lies almost entirely within Scarborough and occupies approximately 70% of its total area.

The name comes from its elevated position on the west side of Highland Creek, a deep glacial ravine.

Highland Creek employs a private security firm and off-duty police officers to patrol the subdivision.

Highland Creek is in a section of Charlotte called the "University Area."

Highland Creek lies between two major interstate highways, I-85 and I-77.

The bluffs end at the deep ravine of Highland Creek.

Highland Creek consists of four branches, treated here in order from west to east.

The valley of Highland Creek was at one point a settlement.

West Hill takes its name from its position above the broad valley of Highland Creek.

Houses are to the west and Highland Creek to the north and east.