Davenport Creek (Fisher River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Davenport Creek |
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Location of Davenport 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 | Dunagan Creek divide about 1.5 miles south of Stony Knoll, North Carolina 1,058 ft (322 m) 36°17′29″N 080°40′28″W / 36.29139°N 80.67444°W |
| River mouth | Fisher River about 1.5 miles east-northeast of Crutchfield, North Carolina 838 ft (255 m) 36°16′27″N 080°41′37″W / 36.27417°N 80.69361°W |
| Length | 1.95 mi (3.14 km) |
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| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 1.17 square miles (3.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Buck Fork Road |
Davenport Creek is a small stream, about 1.95 miles (3.14 kilometers) long. It flows into the Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. Davenport Creek is known as a "first-order tributary." This means it's one of the smallest streams that doesn't have any smaller streams flowing into it before it joins a larger river.
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Journey of Davenport Creek
Davenport Creek begins its journey about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) south of a place called Stony Knoll, North Carolina. It starts high up, at an elevation of about 1,058 feet (322 meters).
Flowing to the Fisher River
From its starting point, Davenport Creek flows generally towards the southwest. It travels through the landscape until it reaches the Fisher River. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) east-northeast of Crutchfield, North Carolina. At this spot, the creek is at a lower elevation of about 838 feet (255 meters).
Understanding the Creek's Watershed
Every stream and river has a watershed. A watershed is like a giant bowl or basin where all the rain and snowmelt collect and drain into that specific stream or river.
Davenport Creek's Basin
The watershed for Davenport Creek covers an area of about 1.17 square miles (3.03 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 47.8 inches (121 centimeters). A large part of this watershed, about 44%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy for the creek.
