Grassy Fork (Elkin Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grassy Fork |
|
|---|---|
 
Location of Grassy Fork mouth
|
|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|
| Bridges | Bear Haven Lane, Mining Ridge Church Road, Layell Road, Byrds Curve Road, Murray Road |
Grassy Fork is a small river, or tributary, located in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It flows for about 4.77 mi (7.68 km) before joining a larger stream called Elkin Creek. This river is an important part of the local water system in North Carolina.
Where Does Grassy Fork Flow?
Grassy Fork begins its journey near a place called Austin in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It starts about 0.5 miles northeast of this small community.
From its beginning, the river flows mostly towards the southeast. It continues this path until it meets Elkin Creek. This meeting point is about 2.5 miles southwest of State Road, North Carolina.
The Land Around Grassy Fork
The area that Grassy Fork drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.31 square miles (11.2 km2) of land. A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snow eventually flow into one river or stream.
The Grassy Fork watershed gets a good amount of rain each year, about 50.5 inches. About half of this land, around 50%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
