Cabin Branch (Brown Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cabin Branch |
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Location of Cabin Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Brown Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
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| Main source | divide between Cabin Branch and Lanes Creek pond at Sugar Town, North Carolina 392 ft (119 m) 35°02′25″N 080°11′17″W / 35.04028°N 80.18806°W |
| River mouth | Brown Creek about 4 miles southwest of Ansonville, North Carolina 221 ft (67 m) 35°03′13″N 080°07′59″W / 35.05361°N 80.13306°W |
| Length | 4.90 mi (7.89 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 4.33 square miles (11.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Ansonville-Polkton Road, NC 742, Red Hill-Mt. Vernon Road, Jacks Branch Road |
Cabin Branch is a small stream in Anson County, North Carolina. It flows for about 4.90 miles (7.89 kilometers). This stream is a tributary, which means it flows into a larger body of water. Cabin Branch flows into Brown Creek.
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Where Cabin Branch Flows
Starting Point
Cabin Branch begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located in a place called Sugar Town, North Carolina. Imagine a small pool of water where the stream first starts to form.
Its Path to Brown Creek
From its starting point, Cabin Branch flows generally towards the east. It travels through the landscape, picking up water along the way. Finally, it reaches and joins Brown Creek. This meeting point is about 4 miles southwest of a town called Ansonville, North Carolina.
The Area Around Cabin Branch
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snow. All the water in this "bowl" eventually drains into one main stream or river. The watershed for Cabin Branch covers about 4.33 square miles (11.2 square kilometers). This is the total area of land that sends its water into Cabin Branch.
Rainfall and Forests
The area around Cabin Branch gets a good amount of rain. On average, it receives about 47.9 inches (121.7 centimeters) of precipitation each year. A big part of this watershed, about 30%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean. They also provide homes for many plants and animals.
Water Flow
When Cabin Branch meets Brown Creek, it adds its water to the larger stream. On average, Cabin Branch contributes about 5.00 cubic feet per second (0.14 cubic meters per second) of water to Brown Creek. This is like saying a small amount of water, about the size of a basketball, flows past a point every second.
