Lousy Creek (Reddies River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lousy Creek |
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Location of Lousy Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Reddies River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Wooten Creek divide about 2 miles northwest of Mulberry, North Carolina 1,760 ft (540 m) 36°15′43″N 081°11′14″W / 36.26194°N 81.18722°W |
| River mouth | Reddies River about 1 mile west of Fairplains, North Carolina 1,010 ft (310 m) 36°11′44″N 081°10′31″W / 36.19556°N 81.17528°W |
| Length | 6.12 mi (9.85 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 4.90 square miles (12.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Luray Road, Mountain Valley Church Road, Windy Ridge Road, Worthington Road, Baptist Home Road, Ruritan Park Road |
Lousy Creek is a small stream, about 6.12 mi (9.85 km) long, located in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is a "first order tributary," which means it's a small stream that flows into a larger river without other streams flowing into it first. Lousy Creek eventually joins the Reddies River.
About Lousy Creek
Lousy Creek is an important part of the local water system in North Carolina. It helps carry water from the land into bigger rivers. This creek is a natural feature that supports the environment around it.
Where Lousy Creek Flows
Lousy Creek starts its journey about 2 miles northwest of a town called Mulberry, North Carolina. From there, it flows generally south. The creek ends its path by joining the Reddies River. This meeting point is about 1 mile west of Fairplains.
The Area Around the Creek
The land area that Lousy Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.90 square miles (12.7 km2). Each year, this area gets a good amount of rain and snow, about 51.6 inches. A large part of the land around Lousy Creek, about 57%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
