Burris Creek (Fisher River Tributary)
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Burris Creek is a long 2nd
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tributary to the Fisher River in
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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 of area, receives about 49.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 366.74, and is about 56% forested.


See also

* List of rivers of North Carolina


References

Rivers of North Carolina Rivers of Surry County, North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-river-stub