Blackwell Branch (Lanes Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blackwell Branch |
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Location of Blackwell Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Lanes Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
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| Main source | confluence of Maness and Caudle Branches about 2 miles northwest of Peachland, North Carolina 418 ft (127 m) 35°01′26″N 080°17′20″W / 35.02389°N 80.28889°W |
| River mouth | Lanes Creek about 0.5 miles north of Peachland, North Carolina 349 ft (106 m) 35°00′40″N 080°15′35″W / 35.01111°N 80.25972°W |
| Length | 3.19 mi (5.13 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 8.05 square miles (20.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Deep Springs Church Road, Savannah Road |
Blackwell Branch is a small stream in Anson County, North Carolina. It's about 3.19 mi (5.13 km) long. This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger stream. Blackwell Branch flows into Lanes Creek.
Where Does Blackwell Branch Flow?
Blackwell Branch starts when two smaller streams, called Maness Branch and Caudle Branch, join together. This meeting point is about 2 miles northwest of a town called Peachland, North Carolina.
From there, Blackwell Branch flows mostly towards the southeast. It travels for a little over 3 miles. Finally, it meets and joins Lanes Creek. This happens about half a mile north of Peachland.
The Area Around Blackwell Branch
The area that Blackwell Branch drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 8.05 square miles (20.8 km2) of land. This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Blackwell Branch.
The region gets a good amount of rain, about 48.0 inches each year. A large part of the land around Blackwell Branch, about 44%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
