Grassy Fork is a long 2nd order tributary to Elkin Creek in Wilkes Counties,

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Course

Grassy Fork rises about 0.5 miles northeast of Austin in

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. Grassy Fork then flows southeast to join Elkin Creek at about 2.5 miles southwest of

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Watershed

Grassy Fork drains of area, receives about 50.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 334.33, and is about 50% forested.

References

Rivers of North Carolina Bodies of water of Wilkes County, North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-river-stub