Cub Creek (South Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cub Creek |
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Location of Cub Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South Hyco Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cobbs Creek divide about 1 mile southeast of Leasburg, North Carolina 560 ft (170 m) 36°23′17″N 079°08′03″W / 36.38806°N 79.13417°W |
| River mouth | South Hyco Creek about 1.5 miles south-southwest of Longs Store, North Carolina 410 ft (120 m) 36°24′31″N 079°06′24″W / 36.40861°N 79.10667°W |
| Length | 2.44 mi (3.93 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 1.86 square miles (4.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 158 |
Cub Creek is a small stream, about 2.44 mi (3.93 km) long. It's like a little helper stream, also called a 'tributary,' that flows into a bigger stream called South Hyco Creek. You can find Cub Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It eventually joins South Hyco Creek inside a large body of water known as Hyco Lake. Cub Creek is part of the larger Roanoke River system.
Where Does Cub Creek Start and End?
Cub Creek begins its journey about 1 mile southeast of a place called Leasburg, North Carolina. This starting point is about 560 ft (170 m) above sea level.
From there, it flows generally towards the northeast. Its path ends when it meets South Hyco Creek. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles south-southwest of a spot known as Longs Store. At this point, the creek is about 410 ft (120 m) above sea level.
What is Cub Creek's Watershed Like?
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt in an area, directing it into a stream or river. Cub Creek's watershed covers an area of about 1.86 square miles (4.8 km2).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 46.4 inches. A large part of the watershed, about 57%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the water clean and healthy.
