Clarks Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clarks Creek |
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Location of Clarks Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Ararat River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Fall Creek divide Carters Mill, Virginia 1,440 ft (440 m) 36°36′30″N 080°28′47″W / 36.60833°N 80.47972°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River about 1.5 miles southwest of The Hollow, Virginia 1,115 ft (340 m) 36°34′05″N 080°33′01″W / 36.56806°N 80.55028°W |
| Length | 6.39 mi (10.28 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 10.80 square miles (28.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Pond Road, Ararat Highway, Homeplace Road, Holly Tree Road, Pedigo Ridge Road, Ararat Highway |
Clarks Creek is a small river, or creek, located in Patrick County, Virginia, in the United States. It flows for about 6.39 mi (10.28 km) and is a branch of the Ararat River. This means Clarks Creek flows into the Ararat River, which is a larger waterway.
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Journey of Clarks Creek
Clarks Creek begins its journey in a place called Carters Mill. This area is part of the Fall Creek divide in Patrick County, Virginia. A "divide" is like a high ridge of land that separates different river systems.
Where it Flows
From its starting point, Clarks Creek flows mainly towards the southwest. It continues on this path until it meets the Ararat River. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles southwest of a small community known as The Hollow, Virginia.
The Land Around Clarks Creek
The area of land that drains water into Clarks Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 10.80 square miles (28.0 km2). Think of it as a big bowl where all the rain and melted snow eventually flow into the creek.
Nature in the Watershed
The land around Clarks Creek receives a good amount of rain each year, about 50 inches. A large part of this watershed, about 62%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
