Flat Shoal Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Flat Shoal Creek |
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Location of Flat Shoal 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 | Stoney Creek divide on south side of Chestnut Ridge about 4 miles southeast of Sheltontown, North Carolina 1,438 ft (438 m) 36°28′11″N 080°30′54″W / 36.46972°N 80.51500°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River Ararat, North Carolina 890 ft (270 m) 36°24′18″N 080°33′42″W / 36.40500°N 80.56167°W |
| Length | 7.97 mi (12.83 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south and southwest |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 8.88 square miles (23.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Old Farm Trail, Armstrong Road, Simmons Grove Church Road, Simmons Road, Beck Lane, US 52, Old US 52, Long Hill Road, Ararat-Longhill Road |
Flat Shoal Creek is a small stream, about 7.97 mi (12.83 km) long. It flows into the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. Think of it as a smaller helper stream that joins a bigger river!
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The Journey of Flat Shoal Creek
Flat Shoal Creek begins its journey in a hilly area. It starts near a place called Chestnut Ridge, about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Sheltontown, North Carolina.
Where the Creek Flows
From its start, the creek first flows towards the south. Then, it makes a turn and heads southwest. Its journey ends when it joins the Ararat River near the town of Ararat, North Carolina.
Understanding the Flat Shoal Creek Watershed
A watershed is like a giant bowl. It's an area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common stream, river, or lake. The Flat Shoal Creek watershed is the entire area that collects water for this creek.
Size and Environment of the Watershed
The Flat Shoal Creek watershed covers an area of about 8.88 square miles (23.0 km2). This means all the water that falls on this land eventually flows into Flat Shoal Creek. The area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 47.9 inches (121.7 cm). A big part of this watershed, about 53%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
