Sargents Creek (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sargents Creek |
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Location of Sargents Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person |
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| Main source | Little Duck Creek divide about 0.25 miles north of Olive Hill, North Carolina 598 ft (182 m) 36°25′46″N 079°02′40″W / 36.42944°N 79.04444°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River about 4 miles east-southeast of Semora, North Carolina 410 ft (120 m) 36°29′42″N 079°04′50″W / 36.49500°N 79.08056°W |
| Length | 5.08 mi (8.18 km) |
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| Progression | north-northwest |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 6.09 square miles (15.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Concord Sefco Road, Concord Ceffo Road, Roxboro Plant Road |
Sargents Creek is a small stream, about 5 miles (8.1 km) long. It flows into the Hyco River in Person County, North Carolina. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Sargents Creek actually joins the Hyco River inside Hyco Lake.
Where Sargents Creek Flows
Sargents Creek starts in a pond. This pond is located a short distance north of a place called Olive Hill, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows mostly towards the north and northwest. It travels until it meets the Hyco River. This meeting point is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east-southeast of Semora, North Carolina.
Understanding the Sargents Creek Watershed
A "watershed" is all the land where water drains into a specific river or creek. The Sargents Creek watershed covers an area of about 6.09 square miles (15.8 square kilometers). This area gets about 46.3 inches (118 cm) of rain each year. Almost half of the land in this watershed, about 46%, is covered by forests.
