Lick Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lick Creek |
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Location of Lick Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
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| Main source | Unnamed tributary to Deep River divide Pond about 1 mile southwest of Glendon, North Carolina 385 ft (117 m) 35°28′27″N 079°26′26″W / 35.47417°N 79.44056°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 1 mile southeast of Glendon, North Carolina 228 ft (69 m) 35°28′24″N 079°23′30″W / 35.47333°N 79.39167°W |
| Length | 4.53 mi (7.29 km) |
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| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 2.35 square miles (6.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Glendon-Carthage Road |
Lick Creek is a small stream located in Moore County, North Carolina. It flows for about 4.5 miles (7.3 kilometers). This creek is a "first-order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger river. Lick Creek eventually joins the Deep River.
Where Lick Creek Starts and Ends
Lick Creek begins in a pond. This pond is found about one mile southwest of a town called Glendon. From its start, the creek flows generally towards the east. It travels until it reaches the Deep River. The place where Lick Creek joins the Deep River is about one mile southeast of Glendon, North Carolina.
The Area Around Lick Creek
The land area that drains water into Lick Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 2.35 square miles. The area receives about 48 inches (122 centimeters) of rain and snow each year. About 55% of the land in the Lick Creek watershed is covered by forests.
