Richland Creek (South Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Richland Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Richland Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to South Hyco Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Person
Physical characteristics
Main source	North Flat River divide pond about 0.25 miles northeast of Roseville, North Carolina 665 ft (203 m) 36°21′47″N 079°01′59″W / 36.36306°N 79.03306°W / 36.36306; -79.03306
River mouth	South Hyco Creek about 3 miles southwest of Concord, North Carolina 410 ft (120 m) 36°25′30″N 079°06′13″W / 36.42500°N 79.10361°W / 36.42500; -79.10361
Length	6.95 mi (11.18 km)
Basin features
Progression	northwest
River system	Roanoke River
Basin size	8.21 square miles (21.3 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	US 158, Mill Hill Road, John Brewer Road

Richland Creek is a 6.95 mi (11.18 km) long 2nd order tributary to South Hyco Creek in Person County, North Carolina. Richland Creek joins South Hyco Creek within Hyco Lake.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:

• Richard Creek

Course

Richland Creek rises in a pond about 0.25 miles northeast of Roseville, North Carolina and then flows northwest to join South Hyco Creek about 3 miles southwest of Concord.

Watershed

Richland Creek drains 8.21 square miles (21.3 km²) of area, receives about 46.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 410.23, and is about 49% forested.