Upper Little River (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Upper Little River |
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Location of Upper Little River mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett Lee |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mare Branch divide pond about 1 mile east of Lemon Springs, North Carolina 395 ft (120 m) 35°23′08″N 079°10′06″W / 35.38556°N 79.16833°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 0.5 miles northwest of Erwin, North Carolina 75 ft (23 m) 35°19′58″N 078°43′49″W / 35.33278°N 78.73028°W |
| Length | 50.92 mi (81.95 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east with curves northeast and southeast |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 214.78 square miles (556.3 km2) |
| Tributaries |
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| Bridges | Kentryewood Farm Road, Sheriff Watson Road, St Andrews Church Road, NC 87, Traceway N, Cox Mill Road, Broadway Road, Rosser Pittman Road, Mount Pisgah Church Road, McDougald Road, NC 27, Norrington Road, NC 210, US 401, Ross Road, Titan Roberts Road |
The Upper Little River is an important waterway in North Carolina. It flows for about 50 miles (82 km). This river is a "tributary," which means it flows into a much larger river. In this case, it joins the Cape Fear River. You can find the Upper Little River mainly in Harnett and Lee counties.
Where the River Flows
The Upper Little River begins in a small pond. This pond is located about 1 mile east of Lemon Springs, North Carolina in Lee County. From there, the river generally flows towards the east.
It travels through Harnett County. Finally, it meets the Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about half a mile northwest of Erwin, North Carolina.
The River's Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl. All the rain and water that falls into this "bowl" eventually flows into the river. The Upper Little River's watershed covers a large area. It is about 214.78 square miles (556.3 km²).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year. On average, it receives about 46.9 inches (119 cm) of precipitation. Precipitation includes rain, snow, and other forms of water falling from the sky. About 48% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
Smaller Streams and Bridges
Many smaller streams flow into the Upper Little River. These are called "tributaries." They add more water to the main river. Some of these streams include Juniper Creek, Barbecue Creek, and Deep Branch.
Many roads and bridges cross over the Upper Little River. These bridges help people travel easily across the area. Some of the roads with bridges include NC 87, NC 27, and US 401.
