Castle Creek (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castle Creek |
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Location of Castle Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person |
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| Main source | Mill Creek divide about 2 miles south-southeast of Harmony, Virginia 545 ft (166 m) 36°27′23″N 078°55′41″W / 36.45639°N 78.92806°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River pond about 0.5 miles southwest of Gentry Store, North Carolina 321 ft (98 m) 36°35′29″N 078°53′22″W / 36.59139°N 78.88944°W |
| Length | 6.67 mi (10.73 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 11.53 square miles (29.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | Haywood Bailey Road, Shiloh Church Road |
Castle Creek is a small but important stream, or "creek," located in Person County, North Carolina. It's about 6.67 miles (10.73 kilometers) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger river called the Hyco River. Castle Creek is part of a bigger river system that eventually leads to the Roanoke River.
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Where Does Castle Creek Flow?
Castle Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about half a mile southwest of a place called Gentry Store in North Carolina. From there, the creek generally flows north. It travels for about 6.67 miles (10.73 kilometers). Finally, Castle Creek joins the Hyco River. This meeting point is about two miles south-southeast of Harmony, Virginia.
What is Castle Creek's Watershed Like?
A "watershed" is all the land area that drains water into a specific river or creek. Castle Creek's watershed covers about 11.53 square miles (29.86 square kilometers). This area gets about 46.2 inches (117.3 centimeters) of rain each year. A large part of the land, about 55%, is covered by forests.
