Champ Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Champ Creek |
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Location of Champ Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Ararat River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Faulkner Creek divide pond about 2 miles east of Mount Airy, North Carolina 1,270 ft (390 m) 36°31′27″N 080°35′04″W / 36.52417°N 80.58444°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River about 0.5 miles northeast of Mount Airy, North Carolina 1,035 ft (315 m) 36°31′09″N 080°35′06″W / 36.51917°N 80.58500°W |
| Length | 3.37 mi (5.42 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 2.95 square miles (7.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Stardust Trail, Duck Hollow Trail, Arrington Lane, Graystone Road, McBride Road, State Road |
Champ Creek is a small river, about 3.37 miles (5.42 kilometers) long. It flows into the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. This creek is special because it is the only one of its name in the entire United States.
About Champ Creek
Champ Creek is known as a "first order" tributary. This means it is a small stream that flows into a larger river, like the Ararat River. It is part of the bigger Yadkin River system.
Where Does Champ Creek Start?
Champ Creek begins in a pond. This pond is located about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) east of Mount Airy, North Carolina. It is found near an area called the Faulkner Creek divide.
From its start, Champ Creek flows towards the southwest. It travels for a few miles. Finally, it joins the Ararat River. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) northeast of Mount Airy.
What's Its Home Area Like?
The area that Champ Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 2.95 square miles (7.64 square kilometers).
The area around Champ Creek gets a lot of rain. It receives about 47.8 inches (121.4 centimeters) of rain each year. More than half of the land, about 51%, is covered by forests.
