Cooks Creek (Fisher River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cooks Creek |
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Location of Cooks Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Fisher River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
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| Main source | Stewarts Creek divide pond about 0.5 miles northwest of Red Brush, North Carolina 1,310 ft (400 m) 36°28′51″N 080°42′10″W / 36.48083°N 80.70278°W |
| River mouth | Fisher River about 1 mile northeast of New Hope, North Carolina 1,005 ft (306 m) 36°25′21″N 080°41′41″W / 36.42250°N 80.69472°W |
| Length | 4.87 mi (7.84 km) |
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| Progression | south |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 8.17 square miles (21.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | I-74, Saddle Estates Lane, Red Brush Road, Rosebush Trail, White Buffalo Road |
Cooks Creek is a small river, about 4.87 mi (7.84 km) long, located in Surry County, North Carolina. It's known as a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Cooks Creek flows into the Fisher River.
Where Does Cooks Creek Flow?
Cooks Creek begins in a pond. This pond is found about 0.5 miles northwest of a place called Red Brush, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows towards the south. It continues its journey until it joins the Fisher River. This meeting point is about 1 mile north of New Hope, North Carolina.
Understanding the Cooks Creek Watershed
Every river and stream has a "watershed." A watershed is like a giant bowl or area of land where all the rain and snow that falls eventually drains into that specific river or creek. The watershed for Cooks Creek covers an area of about 8.17 square miles (21.2 km2).
This area gets a good amount of rain and snow each year, around 47.8 inches. About 39% of the land in the Cooks Creek watershed is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
