Brasstown Creek facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brasstown Creek
Location of Brasstown Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Hiwassee River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina Georgia
Counties	Clay (NC) Union (GA) Towns (GA)
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Brasstown Creek and Nottely River about 2 miles north of Brasstown Bald 3,780 ft (1,150 m) 34°52′35″N 083°48′50″W / 34.87639°N 83.81389°W / 34.87639; -83.81389
River mouth	Hiwassee River Brasstown, North Carolina 1,600 ft (490 m) 35°02′53″N 083°57′52″W / 35.04806°N 83.96444°W / 35.04806; -83.96444
Length	21.41 mi (34.46 km)
Basin features
Progression	Northwest
River system	Hiwassee River
Basin size	83.66 square miles (216.7 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Bitter Creek Byers Creek Crane Creek Winchester Creek Gumlog Creek Pinelog Creek Payne Branch Will Mason Branch Little Brasstown Creek Donaldson Branch Right: Left Prong Yewell Branch Corn Creek Keys Branch Emerson Branch Crooked Creek Crawford Creek Beach Creek Trout Cove Branch Greasy Creek Buchanan Branch Jenkins Branch

Brasstown Creek is a cool stream that flows through parts of Georgia and North Carolina in the United States. It's like a smaller river that eventually joins a bigger one called the Hiwassee River. This stream is about 21.41 mi (34.46 km) long.

Brasstown Creek: A Journey Through States

Brasstown Creek starts its journey in the mountains and winds its way through two different U.S. states. It flows through parts of Georgia and then into North Carolina. This makes it a special stream that connects different areas.

Where Does Brasstown Creek Begin and End?

Every stream has a starting point and an ending point. Brasstown Creek begins high up in the mountains. Its source is near a place called Brasstown Bald, which is a very tall mountain. The water here is about 3,780 ft (1,150 m) above sea level.

The creek then flows downhill, eventually reaching its mouth. This is where it empties into the Hiwassee River. The mouth of Brasstown Creek is located near the town of Brasstown, North Carolina. At this point, the water is about 1,600 ft (490 m) above sea level.

What's in a Name? The Story of Brasstown Creek

The name "Brasstown Creek" comes from a very old story. It was named after an Indian village that used to be in the area. This village was also called Brasstown, but it no longer exists today. It's cool how the name of the creek keeps the memory of the old village alive!

How Much Water Flows in Brasstown Creek?

Streams like Brasstown Creek carry water from the land to bigger rivers. On average, about 189.43 cu ft/s (5.364 m³/s) of water flows out of Brasstown Creek into the Hiwassee River. This is like a lot of water moving every second!

The area that collects water for Brasstown Creek is called its basin. This basin covers about 83.66 square miles (216.7 km²). This means all the rain and snow that falls in this large area eventually makes its way into Brasstown Creek.

Other Streams Joining Brasstown Creek

Brasstown Creek isn't alone on its journey. Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into it. These tributaries add more water to the creek as it travels.

Some of the streams that join Brasstown Creek from the left side include:

• Bitter Creek
• Byers Creek
• Crane Creek
• Winchester Creek
• Gumlog Creek
• Pinelog Creek
• Payne Branch
• Will Mason Branch
• Little Brasstown Creek
• Donaldson Branch

And some streams that join from the right side are:

• Left Prong
• Yewell Branch
• Corn Creek
• Keys Branch
• Emerson Branch
• Crooked Creek
• Crawford Creek
• Beach Creek
• Trout Cove Branch
• Greasy Creek
• Buchanan Branch
• Jenkins Branch

All these smaller streams help make Brasstown Creek the important waterway it is!