Cody Creek (Fisher River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cody Creek |
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Location of Cody Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Fisher River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| City | Dobson |
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| Main source | divide of unnamed tributary to Fisher River pond at Dobson, North Carolina 1,210 ft (370 m) 36°19′29″N 080°41′30″W / 36.32472°N 80.69167°W |
| River mouth | Fisher River about 1 mile east-southeast of Fairview, North Carolina 894 ft (272 m) 36°23′43″N 080°44′00″W / 36.39528°N 80.73333°W |
| Length | 6.80 mi (10.94 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 17.65 square miles (45.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Blessing Drive, Bentwood Lane, Cody Trail, Old Depot Lane, US 601, NC 268 |
Cody Creek is a small river, also called a creek, located in Surry County, North Carolina. It flows for about 6.80 mi (10.94 km) (that's about 11 kilometers) and is an important branch of the larger Fisher River.
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What's in a Name?
Sometimes, Cody Creek has been called by another name: Codys Creek. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System. This system keeps track of names for places like rivers and mountains.
Where Does Cody Creek Flow?
Cody Creek begins in a pond near Dobson, North Carolina. From there, it flows towards the southeast. It eventually joins the Fisher River. This meeting point is about 1 mile east-southeast of a place called Fairview.
The Cody Creek Area
The land that drains into Cody Creek is called its watershed. This area covers about 17.65 square miles (45.7 km2) (or 45.7 square kilometers). The region gets about 48.7 inches of rain each year. About 30% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
Bridges Over the Creek
Several bridges cross over Cody Creek. These bridges help people travel easily. They include bridges on Blessing Drive, Bentwood Lane, Cody Trail, and Old Depot Lane. Larger roads like US 601 and NC 268 also have bridges over the creek.
Other Streams Joining Cody Creek
Cody Creek has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. On its right side, two named streams join it: Whiteoak Branch and King Creek. There are also other unnamed streams that add water to Cody Creek.
