Faulkner Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Faulkner Creek |
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Location of Faulkner Creek mouth
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Length | 5.98 mi (9.62 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 5.24 square miles (13.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 103 (x3), Quaker Road, Lovers Lane, Welcome Baptist Church Road |
Faulkner Creek is a small stream, about 5.98 miles (9.62 km) long, located in Surry County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller helper stream that flows into a bigger river called the Ararat River.
Other Names for Faulkner Creek
Sometimes, rivers and creeks have different names over time. Faulkner Creek has also been known as Forkners Creek in the past. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of place names.
Where Faulkner Creek Starts and Flows
Faulkner Creek begins on the southern side of Slate Mountain. This is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of a town called Mount Airy, North Carolina. From there, the creek flows towards the southwest. It eventually joins the Ararat River near a place called Bannertown.
Understanding the Faulkner Creek Area
The area that Faulkner Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 5.24 square miles (13.6 square kilometers). Each year, this area gets about 48 inches (122 cm) of rain and snow. About 59% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
