Cub Creek (South Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cub Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Cub Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to South Hyco Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Person
Physical characteristics
Main source	Cobbs Creek divide about 1 mile southeast of Leasburg, North Carolina 560 ft (170 m) 36°23′17″N 079°08′03″W / 36.38806°N 79.13417°W / 36.38806; -79.13417
River mouth	South Hyco Creek about 1.5 miles south-southwest of Longs Store, North Carolina 410 ft (120 m) 36°24′31″N 079°06′24″W / 36.40861°N 79.10667°W / 36.40861; -79.10667
Length	2.44 mi (3.93 km)
Basin features
Progression	northeast
River system	Roanoke River
Basin size	1.86 square miles (4.8 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	US 158

Cub Creek is a 2.44 mi (3.93 km) long 1st order tributary to South Hyco Creek in Person County, North Carolina. Cub Creek joins South Hyco Creek within Hyco Lake.

Course

Cub Creek rises about 1 mile southeast of Leasburg, North Carolina and then flows northeast to join South Hyco Creek about 1.5 miles south-southwest of Longs Store.

Watershed

Cub Creek drains 1.86 square miles (4.8 km²) of area, receives about 46.4 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 385.84, and is about 57% forested.