Bowes Branch facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bowes Branch
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Hyco River
Country	United States
State	Virginia North Carolina
County	Halifax (VA) Person (NC)
Physical characteristics
Main source	unnamed tributary to Mayo Creek divide about 1 mile northeast of Bethel Hill, North Carolina 550 ft (170 m) 36°30′58″N 078°54′25″W / 36.51611°N 78.90694°W / 36.51611; -78.90694
River mouth	Hyco River about 2 miles east of Harmony, Virginia 328 ft (100 m) 36°33′35″N 078°55′57″W / 36.55972°N 78.93250°W / 36.55972; -78.93250
Length	3.68 mi (5.92 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally north
River system	Roanoke River
Basin size	4.51 square miles (11.7 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	US 501

Bowes Branch is a small stream, about 3.68 miles (5.92 km) long. It flows into the Hyco River in Halifax County, Virginia. This stream is special because it's the only one named Bowes Branch in the entire United States!

Where Does Bowes Branch Flow?

Bowes Branch starts near Bethel Hill, North Carolina. It begins as a tiny stream and then flows mostly north. It crosses into Halifax County, Virginia. Finally, it joins the larger Hyco River. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Harmony, Virginia.

Understanding the Bowes Branch Area

A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the water. The Bowes Branch watershed covers about 4.51 square miles (11.7 km²). This area gets about 46 inches (117 cm) of rain each year. Most of the land, about 73%, is covered by forests.