Faulkner Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Faulkner Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Faulkner Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Ararat River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Surry
Physical characteristics
Main source	south side of Slate Mountain about 6 miles northeast of Mount Airy, North Carolina 1,640 ft (500 m) 36°32′24″N 080°31′02″W / 36.54000°N 80.51722°W / 36.54000; -80.51722
River mouth	Ararat River Bannertown, North Carolina 994 ft (303 m) 36°29′38″N 080°35′26″W / 36.49389°N 80.59056°W / 36.49389; -80.59056
Length	5.98 mi (9.62 km)
Basin features
Progression	southwest
River system	Yadkin River
Basin size	5.24 square miles (13.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	NC 103 (x3), Quaker Road, Lovers Lane, Welcome Baptist Church Road

Faulkner Creek is a 5.98 mi (9.62 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:

• Forkners Creek

Course

Faulkner Creek rises on the south side of Slate Mountain about 6 miles northeast of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Faulkner Creek then flows southwest to join the Ararat River at Bannertown.

Watershed

Faulkner Creek drains 5.24 square miles (13.6 km²) of area, receives about 48.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 324.92, and is about 59% forested.