Horse Creek (Little River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Horse Creek |
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Location of Horse Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Little River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hoke |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Flat Creek divide about 2 miles south of Inverness, North Carolina 360 ft (110 m) 35°09′33″N 079°13′49″W / 35.15917°N 79.23028°W |
| River mouth | Little River about 2 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 194 ft (59 m) 35°11′32″N 079°11′54″W / 35.19222°N 79.19833°W |
| Length | 2.49 mi (4.01 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 3.64 square miles (9.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Manchester Road |
Horse Creek is a small stream, or "creek," located in Hoke County, North Carolina. It is about 2.49 mi (4.01 km) long. Horse Creek is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger river. In this case, it flows into the Little River.
Where Horse Creek Starts and Ends
Horse Creek begins in Hoke County, North Carolina. It starts near a place called Inverness, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) south of the town. This starting point is on a "divide," which is a high area of land that separates different watersheds.
From its source, Horse Creek flows towards the northeast. It travels for about 2.5 miles before it meets the Little River. The place where Horse Creek joins the Little River is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southwest of Mount Pleasant.
Understanding Horse Creek's Watershed
A "watershed" is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river, lake, or ocean. Horse Creek's watershed covers an area of about 3.64 square miles (9.4 km2). This means all the rain and water that falls within this area will eventually flow into Horse Creek.
The area around Horse Creek gets a good amount of rain, about 47.9 inches (121.7 centimeters) each year. A large part of this watershed, about 65%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
