Richland Creek (South Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Richland Creek |
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Location of Richland Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South Hyco Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Length | 6.95 mi (11.18 km) |
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| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 8.21 square miles (21.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 158, Mill Hill Road, John Brewer Road |
Richland Creek is a small stream, about 6.95 miles (11.18 km) long, located in Person County, North Carolina. It's known as a "second-order tributary," which means it flows into another stream (South Hyco Creek), and that stream then flows into an even larger body of water. Richland Creek eventually joins South Hyco Creek inside Hyco Lake.
Other Names for Richland Creek
Sometimes, rivers and creeks have more than one name. According to the Geographic Names Information System (a database that keeps track of place names in the United States), Richland Creek has also been called:
- Richard Creek
Where Richland Creek Starts and Ends
Richland Creek begins in a pond located about 0.25 miles northeast of a place called Roseville, North Carolina. From there, it flows towards the northwest. It travels for nearly 7 miles before it meets South Hyco Creek. This meeting point is about 3 miles southwest of Concord, North Carolina.
The Richland Creek Area
The land area that drains into Richland Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 8.21 square miles. This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 46.5 inches. About 49% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and natural areas around the creek.
