Hyco Creek facts for kids
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Location of Hyco Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person Caswell |
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| Main source | Jordan Creek divide about 2 miles east-southeast of Anderson, North Carolina 718 ft (219 m) 36°15′14″N 079°17′45″W / 36.25389°N 79.29583°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River about 3 miles east-southeast of Semora, North Carolina 410 ft (120 m) 36°28′59″N 079°05′41″W / 36.48306°N 79.09472°W |
| Length | 25.25 mi (40.64 km) |
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| Progression | north-northeast |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 93.50 square miles (242.2 km2) |
| Tributaries | |
| Bridges | Gunn Poole Road, NC 86, Grier Church Road, US 158, Briggs Road, Osmond Road, NC 57 |
Hyco Creek is a stream located in Person County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) long. This creek flows into the Hyco River, which then becomes part of Hyco Lake. Hyco Creek is one of the main streams that form the Hyco River, along with South Hyco Creek.
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What is Hyco Creek?
Hyco Creek is a "3rd order tributary." This means it's a stream that flows into a larger stream, which then flows into an even bigger stream or river. It's like a small branch connecting to a bigger branch, and that bigger branch connects to the main tree trunk.
Other Names for Hyco Creek
Sometimes, Hyco Creek has been called other names in the past. These names include "Hyco River" and "North Hyco Creek."
Where Does Hyco Creek Flow?
Hyco Creek starts from a pond about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southeast of a place called Anderson, North Carolina. From there, it flows generally towards the north-northeast. It eventually joins the Hyco River about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) southeast of Semora, North Carolina.
The Area Around Hyco Creek
The area that Hyco Creek drains, known as its watershed, covers about 93.5 square miles (242 square kilometers). This means all the rain that falls in this large area eventually flows into Hyco Creek. The region gets about 46.4 inches (118 centimeters) of rain each year. About 58% of this area is covered by forests.
