Lynch Creek (Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lynch Creek |
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Location of Lynch Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell Orange |
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| Main source | Frank Creek divide about 1.5 miles northwest of Carr, North Carolina 702 ft (214 m) 36°13′21″N 079°13′13″W / 36.22250°N 79.22028°W |
| River mouth | Hyco Creek about 1 mile southeast of Hightowers, North Carolina 468 ft (143 m) 36°19′20″N 079°13′15″W / 36.32222°N 79.22083°W |
| Length | 7.79 mi (12.54 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 11.66 square miles (30.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Wade Loop, Dave Smith Road, Brooks Road, Old NC 86, NC 86, Corbett Ridge Road |
Lynch Creek is a small stream, about 7.79 mi (12.54 km) long, located in Caswell County, North Carolina. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Lynch Creek flows into Hyco Creek.
Journey of Lynch Creek
Lynch Creek begins its journey about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of a town called Carr, North Carolina. This starting point is in Orange County.
From there, the creek flows generally north. It continues its path until it joins Hyco Creek. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of a place called Hightowers.
Understanding the Lynch Creek Area
The area that Lynch Creek drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 11.66 square miles (30.2 km2) (30.2 km²) of land. A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snowmelt collect and flow into a single stream or river.
This region gets a good amount of rain, about 46.6 inches (118 cm) each year. A large part of the land, about 54%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
