Negro Creek (Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Negro Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Negro Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Hyco Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Caswell Alamance
Physical characteristics
Main source	Stagg Creek divide about 2.5 miles southeast of Baynea, North Carolina 732 ft (223 m) 36°14′20″N 079°16′55″W / 36.23889°N 79.28194°W / 36.23889; -79.28194
River mouth	Hyco Creek about 2 miles south-southeast of Hightowers, North Carolina 488 ft (149 m) 36°18′15″N 079°14′17″W / 36.30417°N 79.23806°W / 36.30417; -79.23806
Length	4.80 mi (7.72 km)
Basin features
Progression	north-northeast
River system	Roanoke River
Basin size	8.05 square miles (20.8 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Old Collins Road, Gunn Poole Road, Hightower Road

Negro Creek is a small stream, about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) long. It flows into a larger stream called Hyco Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It is part of the Roanoke River system.

Where Negro Creek Starts and Flows

Negro Creek begins its journey near Baynea, North Carolina. This starting point is in Alamance County. From there, the creek flows mostly towards the northeast. It then crosses into Caswell County. Finally, Negro Creek joins Hyco Creek near a place called Hightowers.

The Area Around Negro Creek

The land area that Negro Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 8.05 square miles (20.8 sq km). The area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 46.5 inches (118 cm). More than half of this area, about 54%, is covered by forests.