Little Shaddox Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Shaddox Creek |
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Location of Little Shaddox Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Hughes Creek divide about 3 miles south-southeast of Blacknel, North Carolina 198 ft (60 m) 35°34′59″N 079°05′25″W / 35.58306°N 79.09028°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 3 miles south of Moncure, North Carolina 155 ft (47 m) 35°34′29″N 079°02′51″W / 35.57472°N 79.04750°W |
| Length | 3.10 mi (4.99 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 1.98 square miles (5.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Lower Moncure Road, Lower River Road |
Little Shaddox Creek is a small stream, about 3.10 mi (4.99 km) long. It flows into the Cape Fear River in Lee County, North Carolina. This creek is special because it's the only one with this name in the entire United States.
The Creek's Journey
Little Shaddox Creek begins its journey about 3 miles south-southwest of a place called Blacknel, North Carolina. From there, it flows mostly towards the east. Its path ends when it joins the larger Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about 3 miles south of Moncure, North Carolina.
Where the Water Comes From
The area that Little Shaddox Creek collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 1.98 square miles (5.1 km2). Each year, this area gets a lot of rain and snow, about 47.7 inches. A big part of the land, about 59%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean as it flows into the creek.
