Little Duck Creek (South Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Duck Creek |
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Location of Little Duck Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South Hyco Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Satterfield Creek divide about 0.5 miles south-southwest of Olive Hill, North Carolina 612 ft (187 m) 36°24′41″N 079°03′11″W / 36.41139°N 79.05306°W |
| River mouth | South Hyco Creek about 1.5 miles west of Concord, North Carolina 410 ft (120 m) 36°26′57″N 079°05′35″W / 36.44917°N 79.09306°W |
| Length | 3.04 mi (4.89 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 4.45 square miles (11.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Beaver Creek Parkway, Winstead Farm Road, Gardner Road, Concord Church Road |
Little Duck Creek is a small stream, or "creek," located in Person County, North Carolina. It's about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger body of water. In this case, Little Duck Creek flows into South Hyco Creek, eventually becoming part of Hyco Lake. It's also part of the much larger Roanoke River system.
What's in a Name?
Sometimes, Little Duck Creek has been known by a simpler name: just Duck Creek. This is how it was historically recorded in the Geographic Names Information System.
Where Does it Flow?
Little Duck Creek starts about half a mile (0.8 kilometers) south-southwest of a place called Olive Hill, North Carolina. From there, it flows mostly towards the northwest. Its journey ends when it joins South Hyco Creek. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) west of Concord, North Carolina, and happens within Hyco Lake.
The Land Around the Creek
The area that Little Duck Creek drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 4.45 square miles (11.5 square kilometers) of land. This region gets a good amount of rain each year, usually around 46.4 inches (118 centimeters). A large part of this land, about 44%, is covered by forests.
