Grassy Creek (Elkin Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grassy Creek |
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Location of Grassy Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Elkin Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes Surry |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | South Fork divide about 0.25 miles northwest of State Road, North Carolina 1,330 ft (410 m) 36°19′49″N 080°52′40″W / 36.33028°N 80.87778°W |
| River mouth | Elkin Creek about 2 miles northwest of Elkin, North Carolina 978 ft (298 m) 36°16′35″N 080°52′26″W / 36.27639°N 80.87389°W |
| Length | 4.62 mi (7.44 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 4.13 square miles (10.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Maple Glen Court, W Forest Drive, Klondike Road Ext., Brookfall Dairy Road, Carter Mill Road |
Grassy Creek is a small stream in North Carolina, USA. It's about 4.62 kilometers (or 2.87 miles) long. This creek is a "second-order" tributary, which means it flows into another stream called Elkin Creek. You can find Grassy Creek in Wilkes and Surry Counties.
Where Grassy Creek Flows
Grassy Creek starts in Wilkes County, North Carolina, near a place called State Road. It begins about 0.25 miles northwest of State Road.
From there, Grassy Creek generally flows south. It winds its way through Surry County, North Carolina for a bit before returning to Wilkes County, North Carolina. Finally, it joins Elkin Creek about 2 miles northwest of the town of Elkin, North Carolina.
Grassy Creek's Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snow that falls in an area, directing it into a stream or river. Grassy Creek's watershed covers about 4.13 square miles.
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 50.1 inches. About 48% of the land in the Grassy Creek watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy for the creek.
