Camp Branch (Swannanoa River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Camp Branch |
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Location of Camp Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Swannanoa River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | base of Miami Mountain about 1 mile south of Black Mountain, North Carolina 2,880 ft (880 m) 35°36′24″N 082°17′58″W / 35.60667°N 82.29944°W |
| River mouth | Swannanoa River about 0.25 miles south of Black Mountain, North Carolina 2,310 ft (700 m) 35°36′18″N 082°19′26″W / 35.60500°N 82.32389°W |
| Length | 1.54 mi (2.48 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | west-southwest |
| River system | French Broad River |
| Basin size | 3.02 square miles (7.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Camp Branch Road (x3), Lakey Gap Road, Sellers Lane, Donne Drive, Chaucer Road, NC 9, Dogwood Lane, Blue Ridge Road |
Camp Branch is a small river, about 1.54 mi (2.48 km) long. It flows in Buncombe County, North Carolina. This stream is a tributary (a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one) of the Swannanoa River.
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Where Camp Branch Flows
Camp Branch begins in Buncombe County. Its journey starts near the bottom of Miami Mountain. This spot is about 1 mile southeast of a town called Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Journey to the Swannanoa River
From its start, Camp Branch flows generally towards the west-southwest. It travels through the landscape until it reaches the Swannanoa River. The place where it joins the Swannanoa River is about 0.25 miles south of Black Mountain.
About the Camp Branch Area
The area that Camp Branch drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 3.02 square miles (7.8 km2). A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snow eventually flow into one main river or stream.
Rainfall and Forests
The Camp Branch watershed gets a good amount of rain each year, about 50.3 inches. A large part of this area, about 81%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and healthy.
