Grassy Fork (Elkin Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Grassy Fork
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Elkin Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Wilkes
Physical characteristics
Main source	Little Elkin Creek and Elkin Creek divide about 0.5 miles northeast of Austin, North Carolina 1,405 ft (428 m) 36°19′51″N 080°57′36″W / 36.33083°N 80.96000°W / 36.33083; -80.96000
River mouth	Elkin Creek about 2.5 miles southwest of State Road, North Carolina 1,098 ft (335 m) 36°18′07″N 080°54′11″W / 36.30194°N 80.90306°W / 36.30194; -80.90306
Length	4.31 mi (6.94 km)
Basin features
Progression	southeast
River system	Yadkin River
Basin size	4.31 square miles (11.2 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Bear Haven Lane, Mining Ridge Church Road, Layell Road, Byrds Curve Road, Murray Road

Grassy Fork is a 4.77 mi (7.68 km) long 2nd order tributary to Elkin Creek in Wilkes Counties, North Carolina.

Course

Grassy Fork rises about 0.5 miles northeast of Austin in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Grassy Fork then flows southeast to join Elkin Creek at about 2.5 miles southwest of State Road, North Carolina.

Watershed

Grassy Fork drains 4.31 square miles (11.2 km²) of area, receives about 50.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 334.33, and is about 50% forested.