Lick Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lick Creek |
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Location of Lick Creek Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| City | Sanford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Carrs Creek divide east side of Sanford, North Carolina 430 ft (130 m) 35°27′56″N 079°07′41″W / 35.46556°N 79.12806°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 0.5 miles southwest of Brickhaven, North Carolina 152 ft (46 m) 35°33′32″N 079°02′36″W / 35.55889°N 79.04333°W |
| Length | 10.91 mi (17.56 km) |
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| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 48.45 square miles (125.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 421, Pumping Station Road, San Lee Drive, Lick Creek Road, Lower River Road |
Lick Creek is a stream located in Lee County, North Carolina. It flows for about 10.91 miles (17.56 km). This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. Lick Creek eventually joins the Cape Fear River.
Where Lick Creek Starts and Ends
Lick Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located on the eastern side of a town called Sanford, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows towards the northeast. It travels until it meets the Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about half a mile southwest of Brickhaven, North Carolina.
The Lick Creek Area
The area that Lick Creek collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 48.45 square miles (125.5 square km). Each year, this area gets about 47.6 inches (121 cm) of rain and snow, which is called precipitation. A large part of the watershed, about 63%, is covered by forests.
