Double Creek (South Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Double Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Double Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to South Hyco Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Person
Physical characteristics
Main source	South Flat River divide pond about 1 mile northeast of Bushy Fork, North Carolina 660 ft (200 m) 36°18′52″N 079°04′50″W / 36.31444°N 79.08056°W / 36.31444; -79.08056
River mouth	South Hyco Creek about 3 miles southeast of Leasburg, North Carolina 422 ft (129 m) 36°22′25″N 079°06′48″W / 36.37361°N 79.11333°W / 36.37361; -79.11333
Length	4.68 mi (7.53 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally north
River system	Roanoke River
Basin size	18.10 square miles (46.9 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Broachs Mill Creek Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Hesters Store Road, Rolling Hills Road

Double Creek is a 4.68 mi (7.53 km) long 3rd order tributary to South Hyco Creek in Person County, North Carolina.

Course

Double Creek rises in a pond about 1 mile northeast of Bushy Fork, North Carolina and then flows northerly to join South Hyco Creek about 3 miles southeast of Leasburg.

Watershed

Double Creek drains 18.10 square miles (46.9 km²) of area, receives about 46.6 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 385.51, and is about 52% forested.