When the American lines were finally formed, the left side was flanked by Brier Creek, but there was a large gap on the right side, between the end of the line and the river.
愛国者軍がやっと隊形を作り終えたとき、左翼はブライア・クリークで止められていたが、右翼には隊列の端と川の間に大きな隙間が空いていた。