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) |
Tributaries |
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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 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.
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