Cobbs Creek (Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Cobbs Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person Caswell |
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| Main source | South Hyco Creek divide pond about 0.5 miles southeast of Leasburg, North Carolina 585 ft (178 m) 36°22′59″N 079°08′34″W / 36.38306°N 79.14278°W |
| River mouth | Hyco Creek about 3 miles southeast of Semora, North Carolina 410 ft (120 m) 36°28′41″N 079°06′18″W / 36.47806°N 79.10500°W |
| Length | 7.08 mi (11.39 km) |
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| Progression | north and northeast |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 11.76 square miles (30.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Old Durham Road, US 158, NC 57 |
Cobbs Creek is a small river, about 7.08 mi (11.39 km) long, located in Person County, North Carolina. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Cobbs Creek flows into Hyco Creek, and where they meet is inside Hyco Lake. This creek is part of the larger Roanoke River system.
The Journey of Cobbs Creek
Cobbs Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about half a mile southeast of a town called Leasburg, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows mostly north and northeast.
The creek travels through Person County, North Carolina. For a short distance, it even crosses into Caswell County, North Carolina before returning to Person County. Finally, Cobbs Creek joins Hyco Creek about three miles southeast of Semora, North Carolina.
Understanding the Cobbs Creek Watershed
A "watershed" is an area of land where all the water drains into a specific river, lake, or stream. The Cobbs Creek watershed covers about 11.76 square miles (30.5 km2) of land. This means all the rain and runoff from this area eventually flows into Cobbs Creek.
On average, the watershed receives about 46.2 inches of rain each year. A large part of this area, about 70%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean as it flows into the creek.
Bridges Over Cobbs Creek
Several roads cross over Cobbs Creek. These include Old Durham Road, US 158, and NC 57. These bridges allow people and vehicles to travel easily across the creek.
