Reedy Fork (Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Reedy Fork mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
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| Main source | Country Line Creek divide Hightowers, North Carolina 645 ft (197 m) 36°20′03″N 079°14′17″W / 36.33417°N 79.23806°W |
| River mouth | Hyco Creek about 0.75 miles west of Osmond, North Carolina 410 ft (120 m) 36°26′54″N 079°10′35″W / 36.44833°N 79.17639°W |
| Length | 10.13 mi (16.30 km) |
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| Progression | north-northeast |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 15.97 square miles (41.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 158, NC 119 |
Reedy Fork is a small river, about 10.13 mi (16.30 km) long, located in Caswell County, North Carolina. It's a "second-order" stream, which means it flows into another stream that then flows into a larger river. Reedy Fork is a branch of Hyco Creek and joins it inside Hyco Lake.
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About Reedy Fork
Reedy Fork is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry water from the land into larger bodies of water. This river is a tributary, meaning it flows into a bigger river or lake.
Where Reedy Fork Flows
The Reedy Fork river starts near Hightowers, North Carolina. From there, it flows generally towards the north-northeast. It eventually meets up with Hyco Creek. This meeting point is about 0.75 miles west of a place called Osmond.
Other Names for Reedy Fork
Over time, Reedy Fork has been known by a few different names. These names were recorded by the Geographic Names Information System.
- Reedy Creek Fork
- Reedy Fork Creek
Understanding the Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common point, like a river or lake. The Reedy Fork watershed covers about 15.97 square miles (41.4 km2) of land. This area gets a good amount of rain, about 46.2 inches each year. More than half of the land in this watershed, about 54%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy.
