Little Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Creek |
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Location of Little Creek Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Fish Creek divide about 4 miles north-northeast of Mamers, North Carolina 290 ft (88 m) 35°27′54″N 078°53′13″W / 35.46500°N 78.88694°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 5 miles west-southwest of Kipling, North Carolina 117 ft (36 m) 35°27′54″N 078°53′13″W / 35.46500°N 78.88694°W |
| Length | 1.61 mi (2.59 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast and east |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 0.90 square miles (2.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Little Creek is a small stream, about 1.61 miles (2.59 km) long, located in Harnett County, North Carolina. It is a "first order" stream, which means it is a very small stream that flows into a larger river. Little Creek flows entirely within Raven Rock State Park, a beautiful natural area.
Where Little Creek Starts and Ends
Little Creek begins its journey about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-northeast of a town called Mamers, North Carolina. This starting point is inside Raven Rock State Park.
From there, the creek flows first towards the northeast and then turns to flow east. It eventually joins the Cape Fear River. The spot where Little Creek meets the Cape Fear River is about 5 miles (8.0 km) west-southwest of Kipling, North Carolina.
The Land Around Little Creek
The area of land that drains water into Little Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers).
Each year, this area gets about 46.5 inches (118 cm) of rain and other types of precipitation. A large part of the land around Little Creek, about 92%, is covered by forests. This means the area is mostly natural and green.
