Rutledge Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rutledge Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Ararat River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Surry
Physical characteristics
Main source	Silverleaf Creek divide about 0.5 miles southwest of Slate Mountain Church 1,600 ft (490 m) 36°31′57″N 080°30′55″W / 36.53250°N 80.51528°W / 36.53250; -80.51528
River mouth	Ararat River about 3 miles southeast of Mount Airy, North Carolina 957 ft (292 m) 36°27′12″N 080°34′54″W / 36.45333°N 80.58167°W / 36.45333; -80.58167
Length	9.17 mi (14.76 km)
Basin features
Progression	southwest
River system	Yadkin River
Basin size	8.35 square miles (21.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Blue Hollow Road, Palm Tree Lane, Blues Creek Trail, Rutledge Trail, NC 89, Reeves Mill Road, US 52

Rutledge Creek is a 9.17 mi (14.76 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina.

Course

Rutledge Creek rises on the Silverleaf Creek divide about 0.5 miles southwest of Slate Mountain Church and then flows southwest to join the Ararat River about 3 miles southeast of Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Watershed

Rutledge Creek drains 8.35 square miles (21.6 km²) of area, receives about 48.2 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 317.01, and is about 63% forested.