Stoney Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stoney Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Stoney Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Ararat River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Surry
Physical characteristics
Main source	Toms Creek divide about 2 miles southeast of Sheltontown, North Carolina 1,400 ft (430 m) 36°29′07″N 080°31′01″W / 36.48528°N 80.51694°W / 36.48528; -80.51694
River mouth	Ararat River about 3 miles north of Ararat, North Carolina 915 ft (279 m) 36°25′41″N 080°34′16″W / 36.42806°N 80.57111°W / 36.42806; -80.57111
Length	7.10 mi (11.43 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally southwest
River system	Yadkin River
Basin size	6.46 square miles (16.7 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Jewell Court, Holly Springs Road (x2), Mills Ridge Trail, Mills Road, Reeves Mill Road, US 52, Gospel Time Way, Old US 52, Hiatt Road, I-74

Stoney Creek is a 7.10 mi (11.43 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:

• Isaacs Creek
• Stony Creek

Course

Stoney Creek rises on the Toms Creek divide about 2 miles southeast of Sheltontown, North Carolina. Stoney Creek then flows southwest to join the Ararat River about 3 miles north of Ararat, North Carolina.

Watershed

Stoney Creek drains 6.46 square miles (16.7 km²) of area, receives about 47.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 354.23, and is about 45% forested.