Seed Cane Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Seed Cane Creek |
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Location of Seed Cane Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Ararat River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Cities | Sheltontown Mount Airy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Faulkner Creek divide Sheltontown, North Carolina 1,250 ft (380 m) 36°29′38″N 080°32′33″W / 36.49389°N 80.54250°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River Mount Airy, North Carolina 979 ft (298 m) 36°28′43″N 080°36′01″W / 36.47861°N 80.60028°W |
| Length | 3.51 mi (5.65 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 2.23 square miles (5.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Storm Haven Lane, Reeves Mill Road, Kirkman Road, Wall Street, Oak Avenue, S Main Street, US 52 |
Seed Cane Creek is a small stream in Surry County, North Carolina. It flows for about 3.51 mi (5.65 km). This creek is a "second order" tributary, meaning it flows into another stream, which then flows into a larger river. Seed Cane Creek eventually joins the Ararat River.
Where Does Seed Cane Creek Flow?
Seed Cane Creek begins in a town called Sheltontown, North Carolina. From there, it travels southwest. Its journey ends when it flows into the Ararat River. This meeting point is near the town of Mount Airy.
Understanding the Creek's Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt. Seed Cane Creek's watershed covers about 2.23 square miles (5.8 km2) of land. This area gets a good amount of rain, around 47.5 inches each year. A large part of this watershed, about 46%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean. They also provide homes for many plants and animals.
