Burgess Branch facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille County, Orleans County, Vermont |
| Cities | Eden, Vermont, Lowell, Vermont |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little lake Eden 373 m (1,224 ft) 44°45′04″N 72°31′30″W / 44.751°N 72.525°W |
| River mouth | Missisquoi River Lowell 247 m (810 ft) 44°48′22″N 72°27′36″W / 44.806°N 72.460°W |
| Length | 10.6 km (6.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Missisquoi River, Lake Champlain (via Missisquoi Bay), Richelieu River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Burgess Branch is a small river in the state of Vermont, United States. It flows through two counties, Lamoille County and Orleans County, Vermont, passing through the towns of Eden and Lowell, Vermont. This river is a tributary (meaning it flows into) of the Missisquoi River.
You can access different parts of the Burgess Branch using local roads. Valley Road is near the lower part, Lamphere Road serves the middle section, and Mines Road helps reach the upper part.
During winter, the river usually freezes over. This happens from about mid-December to mid-March. However, it's generally safe to walk on the ice only from late December to early March.
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Where the Burgess Branch Starts and Ends
The Burgess Branch begins in a small lake in Eden, Vermont. This lake is about 373 m (1,224 ft) (about 1,224 feet) above sea level. It's surrounded by three mountains: Knob Mountain, Hadley Mountain, and Belvidere Mountain.
- The source of the river is about 1.1 km (0.68 mi) (0.7 miles) south of the border between Lamoille County and Orleans County.
- It's also about 3.4 km (2.1 mi) (2.1 miles) north-west of Lake Eden.
The river flows for about 10.6 km (6.6 mi) (6.6 miles). During its journey, the water drops about 126 m (413 ft) (413 feet) in elevation.
The River's Journey
As the Burgess Branch flows, it passes through several small lakes and ponds:
- It flows north for about 1.2 km (0.75 mi) (0.75 miles). Along this path, it goes through an unnamed lake, another small lake, and then Corez Pond. The end of Corez Pond marks the border between Lamoille County and Orleans County.
- Next, it travels about 1.0 km (0.62 mi) (0.6 miles) north, first through a narrow valley, then across a flat area.
- For the next 1.6 km (0.99 mi) (1 mile), it heads north, then turns northeast. It flows through a valley and a marshy area, picking up water from two small brooks and Lockwood Brook.
- It continues northeast for about 1.2 km (0.75 mi) (0.75 miles), where another brook joins it from the southeast.
- The river then flows northeast for another 1.5 km (0.93 mi) (0.9 miles) through a valley, making a small loop to the east.
- Finally, the last 4.1 km (2.5 mi) (2.5 miles) of the river's journey is northeast through a valley, crossing Hazens Notch Road.
The Burgess Branch eventually empties into the Missisquoi River near the Route 58 bridge in Lowell, Vermont. This spot is considered the very beginning of the Missisquoi River.
Location of the River's Mouth
The place where the Burgess Branch joins the Missisquoi River is:
- About 1.3 km (0.81 mi) (0.8 miles) north-west of the center of Lowell, Vermont.
- About 22.9 km (14.2 mi) (14.2 miles) south of the border between the United States and Canada.
- About 54.3 km (33.7 mi) (33.7 miles) east of Lake Champlain.
What's in a Name?
The name "Burgess Branch" was officially recorded on October 29, 1980, by the USGS (United States Geological Survey).
