Mingo Swamp (South River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mingo Swamp |
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Location of Mingo Swamp mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland Harnett Johnston Sampson |
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| Main source | divide between Mingo Swamp and Black Creek about 2.5 miles northeast of Coats, North Carolina 300 ft (91 m) 35°25′44″N 078°36′35″W / 35.42889°N 78.60972°W |
| River mouth | South River about 1 mile northeast of Falcon, North Carolina 121 ft (37 m) 35°12′29″N 078°27′49″W / 35.20806°N 78.46361°W |
| Length | 21.78 mi (35.05 km) |
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| Progression | southeast then southwest |
| River system | South River |
| Basin size | 79.19 square miles (205.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Denning Road, NC 27, US 301, I-95, Jonesboro Road, NC 55, US 421, N Spring Branch Road |
Mingo Swamp is a river in North Carolina, United States. It flows for about 21.78 miles (35.05 kilometers). This swamp is a "tributary" to the South River. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Mingo Swamp actually joins with the Black River to form the South River.
Where Mingo Swamp Starts and Flows
Mingo Swamp begins in North Carolina. It starts about 2.5 miles (4.0 kilometers) northeast of Coats, North Carolina. This starting point is on the border between Johnston and Harnett Counties. The swamp then flows generally towards the southwest. It travels through the land until it meets the Black River. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of Falcon, North Carolina. When Mingo Swamp and Black River join, they create the South River.
Understanding the Mingo Swamp Area
The area that Mingo Swamp drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 79.19 square miles (205.1 square kilometers). A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snowmelt collect. This water then flows into the main river or swamp. The Mingo Swamp watershed receives about 48.1 inches (122 centimeters) of rain each year.
