Nicks Creek (Little River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nicks Creek |
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Location of Nicks Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Little River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little River and Jackson Creek divide about 0.5 miles east of West End, North Carolina 530 ft (160 m) 35°14′11″N 079°33′56″W / 35.23639°N 79.56556°W |
| River mouth | Little River about 1 mile west of Whispering Pines, North Carolina 295 ft (90 m) 35°15′55″N 079°23′54″W / 35.26528°N 79.39833°W |
| Length | 11.13 mi (17.91 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 56.99 square miles (147.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Beulah Hill Church Road, Murdocksville Road, US 15, NC 22, Michael Road |
Nicks Creek is a small but important stream in Moore County, North Carolina. It is about 11.13 miles (17.91 km) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it is a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Nicks Creek flows into the Little River.
It has also been known by a slightly different name in the past: Nick Creek.
The Journey of Nicks Creek
Nicks Creek starts in Moore County, North Carolina. Its beginning is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) east of a town called West End. This spot is where the land divides the water flow between the Little River and Jackson Creek.
From its starting point, Nicks Creek flows generally towards the east. It continues its journey until it meets the Little River. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
The Area Around Nicks Creek
The area that Nicks Creek drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 56.99 square miles (147.6 km²). A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and water eventually flow into one main stream or river.
The Nicks Creek watershed gets a good amount of rain, about 49.3 inches (125 cm) each year. About 46% of this area is covered by forests. The water quality in Nicks Creek is considered good.
