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Oldfield Creek
Map of Oldfield Creek mouth location
Map of Oldfield Creek mouth location
Map of Oldfield Creek mouth location
Map of Oldfield Creek mouth location
Location of Oldfield Creek mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Ararat River
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Surry
Physical characteristics
Main source divide of unnamed tributary to Ararat River
pond about 2 miles northeast of Black Water, North Carolina
1,220 ft (370 m)
36°24′38″N 080°36′40″W / 36.41056°N 80.61111°W / 36.41056; -80.61111
River mouth Ararat River
about 1.5 miles northwest of Ararat, North Carolina
895 ft (273 m)
36°25′03″N 080°34′10″W / 36.41750°N 80.56944°W / 36.41750; -80.56944
Length 2.98 mi (4.80 km)
Basin features
Progression east-northeast
River system Yadkin River
Basin size 2.31 square miles (6.0 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges Creed Road, Little Mountain Church Road, Creek Lane, Charles Beck Lane, Radar Road

Oldfield Creek is a small stream, about 2.98 miles (4.8 km) long. It flows into the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's an important part of the local water system.

Where Oldfield Creek Starts and Ends

Oldfield Creek begins in a pond located about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Black Water, North Carolina. This pond is high up, about 1,220 feet (372 meters) above sea level.

The Creek's Journey

From its start, Oldfield Creek flows generally towards the east-northeast. It travels through the landscape, collecting water from smaller streams along the way.

Joining the Ararat River

After its journey, Oldfield Creek joins the Ararat River. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of a town called Ararat, North Carolina. At this spot, the creek is about 895 feet (273 meters) above sea level.

The Oldfield Creek Area

The area that Oldfield Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 2.31 square miles (5.98 square kilometers).

Rainfall and Forests

The Oldfield Creek watershed gets a good amount of rain, about 47.7 inches (121 cm) each year. A large part of this area, about 45%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.

Water Flow

On average, about 3.53 cubic feet (0.10 cubic meters) of water flow from Oldfield Creek into the Ararat River every second. This shows how much water the creek carries.

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