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Carys Creek
Location of Carys Creek mouth with Little Nottoway River
Location of Carys Creek mouth with Little Nottoway River
Other name(s) Tributary to the Little Nottoway River
Country United States
State Virginia
County Nottoway
Prince Edward
Physical characteristics
Main source divide between Little Nottoway River and Sandy River (Appomattox River)
about 2 miles southwest of Burkeville, Virginia
535 ft (163 m)
37°10′38″N 078°14′33″W / 37.17722°N 78.24250°W / 37.17722; -78.24250
River mouth Little Nottoway River (confluence with Mallorys Creek)
about 2 miles southwest of Crewe, Virginia
338 ft (103 m)
37°08′30″N 078°08′57″W / 37.14167°N 78.14917°W / 37.14167; -78.14917
Length 7.06 mi (11.36 km)
Basin features
Progression southeast
River system Nottoway River
Basin size 13.25 square miles (34.3 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges Cary Shop Road
Lone Pine Road
Lewiston Plank Road

Carys Creek is a 7.06 mi (11.36 km) long tributary to the Little Nottoway River in the United States state of Virginia. Located in the south-central part of the state, it is part of the larger Chowan-Albemarle drainage. The watershed is 74% forested and 25% agricultural with the rest of land as other uses. This stream joins with Carys Creek to form the Little Nottoway River.

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