Dutch John Creek (Yadkin River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Dutch John Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Yadkin River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | unnamed tributary to Yadkin River divide about 2 miles north of Falls Mountain 630 ft (190 m) 35°25′21″N 080°03′43″W / 35.42250°N 80.06194°W |
| River mouth | Yadkin River about 4 miles southeast of Badin, North Carolina 278 ft (85 m) 35°23′15″N 080°03′37″W / 35.38750°N 80.06028°W |
| Length | 3.18 mi (5.12 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 3.26 square miles (8.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Dutch John Road, Green Gap Road |
Dutch John Creek is a small stream, about 3.18 mi (5.12 km) long, located in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It is a tributary (meaning a smaller stream that flows into a larger one) of the Yadkin River.
The Creek's Journey
Dutch John Creek begins its journey in Montgomery County. It starts near a place about 2 miles north of Falls Mountain. From there, the creek flows mostly south. It travels through the landscape until it reaches the Yadkin River. This meeting point is about 4 miles southeast of a town called Badin, North Carolina.
Understanding the Watershed
Every creek and river has a watershed. A watershed is like a giant bowl or basin where all the rain and snowmelt collect and drain into a common outlet, like a river or a lake.
The Dutch John Creek watershed covers an area of about 3.26 square miles (8.4 km2). This means that all the water that falls within this area eventually flows into Dutch John Creek. The area around the creek gets a good amount of rain, about 48.1 inches each year. A large part of this watershed, about 98%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
