Bear Creek (Fisher River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bear Creek |
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Location of Bear Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Fisher River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Snow Creek divide pond about 2 miles north-northeast of Little Richmond, North Carolina 1,130 ft (340 m) 36°19′09″N 080°44′29″W / 36.31917°N 80.74139°W |
| River mouth | Fisher River about 1 mile southwest of Stony Knoll, North Carolina 890 ft (270 m) 36°18′26″N 080°41′49″W / 36.30722°N 80.69694°W |
| Length | 3.36 mi (5.41 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 3.08 square miles (8.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 601 |
Bear Creek is a small stream, or "creek," located in Surry County, North Carolina. It's about 3.36 miles (5.41 kilometers) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger river. For Bear Creek, that larger river is the Fisher River.
Where Does Bear Creek Start and End?
Bear Creek begins in a pond. This pond is located about two miles north-northeast of a place called Little Richmond, North Carolina. From its start, the creek flows generally towards the southeast. After its journey, Bear Creek joins the Fisher River. This meeting point is about one mile southwest of Stony Knoll.
What is Bear Creek's Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl of land. All the rain and water that falls into this bowl eventually flows into a specific river or creek. Bear Creek's watershed covers an area of about 3.08 square miles (7.98 square kilometers). This means all the water from this land flows into Bear Creek. The area around Bear Creek gets a good amount of rain, about 48.5 inches (123 cm) each year. About 43% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
