Carys Creek (Little Nottoway River tributary)

Carys Creek is a 7.06 mi (11.36 km) long tributary to the Little Nottoway River in the United States state of Virginia. Located in the south-central part of the state, it is part of the larger Chowan-Albemarle drainage. The watershed is 74% forested and 25% agricultural with the rest of land as other uses.[4] This stream joins with Carys Creek to form the Little Nottoway River.

Carys Creek
Tributary to the Little Nottoway River
Location
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyNottoway
Prince Edward
Physical characteristics
Sourcedivide between Little Nottoway River and Sandy River (Appomattox River)
  locationabout 2 miles southwest of Burkeville, Virginia
  coordinates37°10′38″N 078°14′33″W[1]
  elevation535 ft (163 m)[2]
MouthLittle Nottoway River (confluence with Mallorys Creek)
  location
about 2 miles southwest of Crewe, Virginia
  coordinates
37°08′30″N 078°08′57″W[1]
  elevation
338 ft (103 m)[1]
Length7.06 mi (11.36 km)[3]
Basin size13.25 square miles (34.3 km2)[4]
Discharge 
  locationLittle Nottoway River
  average16.24 cu ft/s (0.460 m3/s) at mouth with Little Nottoway River[4]
Basin features
Progressionsoutheast
River systemNottoway River
Tributaries 
  leftunnamed tributaries
  rightunnamed tributaries
BridgesCary Shop Road
Lone Pine Road
Lewiston Plank Road

See also

References

  1. "GNIS Detail - Carys Creek". geonames.usgs.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  2. "Little Nottoway River Topo Map, Nottoway County VA (Blackstone West Area)". TopoZone. Locality, LLC. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  3. "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  4. "Carys Creek Watershed Report". Waters Geoviewer. US EPA. Retrieved 9 September 2019.


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