Stoney Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stoney Creek |
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Location of Stoney Creek mouth
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
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| 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 small river, about 7.10 miles (11.43 km) long, located in Surry County, North Carolina. It is a "second-order tributary," which means it's a stream that flows into another stream, which then flows into an even larger river. In this case, Stoney Creek flows into the Ararat River.
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Other Names for Stoney Creek
Sometimes, rivers and streams have more than one name. According to the Geographic Names Information System, Stoney Creek has also been known by these names in the past:
- Isaacs Creek
- Stony Creek
Where Stoney Creek Starts and Ends
The Source of the Creek
Stoney Creek begins in an area called the Toms Creek divide. This spot is about 2 miles southeast of a town called Sheltontown, North Carolina. The water here starts at an elevation of about 1,400 feet (427 meters) above sea level.
The Creek's Journey
From its starting point, Stoney Creek flows mainly towards the southwest. It travels through the landscape, collecting water from smaller streams along the way.
Where the Creek Joins a River
After its journey, Stoney Creek meets and joins the Ararat River. This meeting point is about 3 miles north of a town called Ararat, North Carolina. At this spot, the elevation is about 915 feet (279 meters) above sea level. The Ararat River is part of the larger Yadkin River system.
The Stoney Creek Watershed
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a giant bowl or basin where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean. For Stoney Creek, its watershed is the entire area of land where water flows into the creek.
Facts About the Stoney Creek Watershed
The Stoney Creek watershed covers an area of about 6.46 square miles (16.73 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 47.9 inches (121.7 cm). About 45% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests, which helps keep the water clean and provides homes for wildlife.
