Kilgore Creek (Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kilgore Creek |
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Location of Kilgore Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
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| Main source | South Hyco Creek divide about 0.5 miles south of Leasburg, North Carolina 608 ft (185 m) 36°22′53″N 079°10′33″W / 36.38139°N 79.17583°W |
| River mouth | Hyco Creek about 2 miles northwest of Leasburg, North Carolina 415 ft (126 m) 36°25′07″N 079°10′44″W / 36.41861°N 79.17889°W |
| Length | 3.27 mi (5.26 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 5.63 square miles (14.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 158 |
Kilgore Creek is a small stream, about 3.27 miles (5.26 km) long, located in Caswell County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller helper stream that flows into a bigger one called Hyco Creek. This type of stream is known as a "second order tributary." This means it's a stream that forms when two smaller streams (first order) join together.
Where Kilgore Creek Flows
Kilgore Creek begins its journey about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) south of a town called Leasburg, North Carolina. From there, it flows mostly north. It travels for a few miles before it meets and joins Hyco Creek. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Leasburg.
The Area Around Kilgore Creek
The land area that Kilgore Creek collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 5.63 square miles (14.6 square km). Each year, this area gets about 46.3 inches (117.6 cm) of rain. A large part of the land, about 62%, is covered by forests. This means the area around the creek is quite green and natural.
