Cane Creek (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cane Creek |
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Location of Cane Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person Caswell |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Country Line Creek divide about 0.25 miles southeast of Semora, North Carolina 555 ft (169 m) 36°29′37″N 079°08′39″W / 36.49361°N 79.14417°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River about 1.5 miles west of McGehees Mill, North Carolina in Hyco Lake 410 ft (120 m) 36°30′43″N 079°03′55″W / 36.51194°N 79.06528°W |
| Length | 5.10 mi (8.21 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 8.25 square miles (21.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Semora Road, Jeff Road |
Cane Creek is a small river, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) long. It flows into the Hyco River in Person County, North Carolina. Cane Creek actually joins the Hyco River inside Hyco Lake. It's considered a "3rd order tributary," which means it's a stream that flows into a larger stream, which then flows into an even bigger stream.
Other Names for Cane Creek
Sometimes, Cane Creek has been called by another name: Cain Creek. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of names for places in the United States.
Where Cane Creek Flows
Cane Creek starts in a pond near Semora, North Carolina. This area is in Caswell County, North Carolina. From there, it flows towards the northeast.
The creek then enters Person County, North Carolina. Finally, it meets the Hyco River about 1.5 miles west of McGehee Mills. This meeting point is within Hyco Lake.
Understanding the Cane Creek Watershed
A watershed is like a giant bowl. All the rain and snow that falls within this "bowl" eventually drains into a specific river or lake. The Cane Creek watershed covers about 8.25 square miles (21.4 square kilometers).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 46 inches (117 centimeters). About 54% of the land in the Cane Creek watershed is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean as it flows into the creek.
