Ghent Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ghent Creek |
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Location of Ghent 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 | Storys Creek divide pond about 1 northwest of Five Forks, North Carolina 615 ft (187 m) 36°26′51″N 079°02′22″W / 36.44750°N 79.03944°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River about 4 miles north-northwest of Woodsdale, North Carolina 340 ft (100 m) 36°31′44″N 078°59′00″W / 36.52889°N 78.98333°W |
| Length | 6.70 mi (10.78 km) |
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| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 6.70 square miles (17.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | McGhees Mill Road, Edwin Robertson Road |
Ghent Creek is a small stream, about 6.70 mi (10.78 km) long. It flows into the Hyco River in Person County, North Carolina. This creek is special because it's the only stream named Ghent Creek in the entire United States! It's also known as a "4th order tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one, which then flows into an even bigger one, and so on, four times.
What's in a Name?
Sometimes, places have more than one name over time. Ghent Creek is also known as Ghents Creek. We know this thanks to the Geographic Names Information System. This system helps keep track of all the different names for places in the United States.
Where Does Ghent Creek Start and End?
Ghent Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about half a mile northwest of a place called Five Forks, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows towards the northeast. Its journey ends when it joins the Hyco River. This meeting point is about 4 miles north-northwest of Woodsdale, North Carolina.
The Ghent Creek Area
The land around Ghent Creek is called its watershed. This area covers about 6.70 square miles (17.4 km2). The watershed gets about 46.1 inches of rain each year. About 52% of this area is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees and plants that help keep the water clean.
