Johnson Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Johnson Creek |
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Location of Johnson Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Ararat River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina Virginia |
| County | Surry Patrick (VA) Carroll |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Grassy Creek divide Orchard Gap, Virginia 2,620 ft (800 m) 36°39′19″N 080°35′33″W / 36.65528°N 80.59250°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River about 0.1 miles southwest of Sulphur Springs, North Carolina 1,050 ft (320 m) 36°32′10″N 080°34′51″W / 36.53611°N 80.58083°W |
| Length | 10.71 mi (17.24 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south-southeast |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 18.60 square miles (48.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Volunteer Gap Trail, Orchard View Drive, E Fork Road, Johnson Creek Road, Riverside Drive |
Johnson Creek is a stream about 10.71 mi (17.24 km) long. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one called the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina.
What's in a Name?
Sometimes, Johnson Creek has been known by another name. Historically, people have also called it:
- Johnstons Creek
Where Does Johnson Creek Start and End?
Johnson Creek begins in Carroll County, Virginia, near a place called Orchard Gap. It flows generally towards the south-southeast. The creek travels through Patrick County, Virginia, and then enters Surry County, North Carolina. Finally, Johnson Creek joins the Ararat River about 0.1 miles southwest of Sulphur Springs, North Carolina.
The Johnson Creek Watershed
The area that collects and drains water into Johnson Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 18.60 square miles (48.2 km2) of land. Each year, this area receives about 50 inches (127 cm) of rain. A large part of the land around the creek, about 71%, is covered by forests.
