Skin Cabin Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Skin Cabin Creek |
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Location of Skin Cabin Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Ararat River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
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| Main source | divide of unnamed tributary to Ararat River pond at Pine Hill, North Carolina 1,110 ft (340 m) 36°21′02″N 080°34′52″W / 36.35056°N 80.58111°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River about 3 miles southeast of Pine Hill, North Carolina 815 ft (248 m) 36°20′01″N 080°32′50″W / 36.33361°N 80.54722°W |
| Length | 3.34 mi (5.38 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally southeast |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 2.84 square miles (7.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Stanford Church Road |
Skin Cabin Creek is a small stream located in Surry County, North Carolina. It is about 3.34 mi (5.38 km) long. This creek flows into the Ararat River. It's interesting to note that this is the only stream in the entire United States with the name Skin Cabin Creek!
Where Does Skin Cabin Creek Flow?
Skin Cabin Creek begins in a pond near Pine Hill, North Carolina. This pond is high up, about 1,110 ft (340 m) above sea level. From its start, the creek first flows towards the south. Then, it turns and flows towards the east. Finally, it joins the Ararat River. This meeting point is about 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Pine Hill. The creek enters the Ararat River at an elevation of about 815 ft (248 m).
What is the Skin Cabin Creek Watershed Like?
A watershed is the area of land where all the water drains into a particular river or stream. The Skin Cabin Creek watershed covers an area of 2.84 square miles (7.4 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Skin Cabin Creek. The area gets a good amount of rain, about 47.5 inches (120 cm) each year. A large part of this watershed, about 62%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and healthy for any plants and animals living there.
