Burris Creek (Fisher River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burris Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Burris Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Fisher River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Surry
Physical characteristics
Main source	Pine Branch divide about 4 miles south of Blevins Store, North Carolina 1,350 ft (410 m) 36°25′00″N 080°46′47″W / 36.41667°N 80.77972°W / 36.41667; -80.77972
River mouth	Fisher River about 4 miles southeast of Blevins Store, North Carolina 1,115 ft (340 m) 36°25′45″N 080°46′47″W / 36.42917°N 80.77972°W / 36.42917; -80.77972
Length	4.14 mi (6.66 km)
Basin features
Progression	southeast and northeast
River system	Yadkin River
Basin size	3.19 square miles (8.3 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Crossroad Church Road, Jackoos Lane, Hodges Mill Road

Burris Creek is a 4.14 mi (6.66 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina.

Variant names

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

• Burriss Creek

Course

Burris Creek rises on the Pine Branch divide about 4 miles south of Blevins Store, North Carolina. Burris Creek then flows southeast and then turns northeast to join the Fisher River about 4 miles southeast of Blevins Store.

Watershed

Burris Creek drains 3.17 square miles (8.2 km²) of area, receives about 49.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 366.74, and is about 56% forested.