Fisher River (North Carolina) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fisher River |
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 Location of Fisher River mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Yadkin River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina Virginia |
| Counties | Surry (NC) Grayson (VA) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Fisher River and New River about 1 mile east of Low Gap, Virginia 2,640 ft (800 m) 36°34′13″N 080°52′03″W / 36.57028°N 80.86750°W |
| River mouth | Yadkin River Crutchfield, North Carolina 840 ft (260 m) 36°16′02″N 080°41′33″W / 36.26722°N 80.69250°W |
| Length | 43.0 mi (69.2 km) |
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| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 164.27 square miles (425.5 km2) |
| Tributaries | |
The Fisher River is a smaller river, called a tributary, that flows into the Yadkin River. It is located in northwestern North Carolina and also drains a tiny part of southwestern Virginia.
Through the Yadkin River, the Fisher River is part of a larger watershed that eventually flows into the Pee Dee River. The Pee Dee River then makes its way to the Atlantic Ocean. Historically, the Fisher River has been known by other names like "Big Fishers River," "Fish River," and "Fishe River."
About the Fisher River
The Fisher River begins high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its source is in the far southeastern part of Grayson County, Virginia.
Its Journey South
Even though it starts in Virginia, most of the Fisher River's journey is through Surry County, North Carolina. It first flows towards the southeast.
Near the town of Dobson, another small river, the Little Fisher River, joins it. After this, the Fisher River turns south. It then meets the Yadkin River about 3 miles (5 km) north-northeast of Boonville.
River Details
The Fisher River is about 43 miles (69 km) long. It starts at an elevation of about 2,640 feet (805 meters) above sea level. When it reaches the Yadkin River, its elevation is about 840 feet (256 meters). The river generally flows south during its journey.
The area of land that drains into the Fisher River, known as its basin, covers about 164 square miles (425 square kilometers).
Smaller Streams That Join It
Many smaller streams and creeks flow into the Fisher River along its path. These are also called tributaries.
- On the left side (looking downstream), some of these include:
- On the right side, some of the streams are:
