Canebreak Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Canebreak Branch |
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Location of Canebreak Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Lanes Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cribs Creek divide about 0.5 miles southwest of Kikers, North Carolina 452 ft (138 m) 35°03′55″N 080°13′47″W / 35.06528°N 80.22972°W |
| River mouth | Lanes Creek about 2 miles north of Griffins Crossroads, North Carolina 318 ft (97 m) 35°02′27″N 080°13′01″W / 35.04083°N 80.21694°W |
| Length | 1.35 mi (2.17 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 1.19 square miles (3.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Birmingham Road, Kiker Road, Johnson Road |
Canebreak Branch is a small stream, about 1.35 mi (2.17 km) long, located in Anson County, North Carolina. It's a "first-order tributary," which means it's a very small stream that doesn't have any other streams flowing into it. Canebreak Branch flows into Lanes Creek. Interestingly, this is the only stream with the name Canebreak Branch in the entire United States.
Where Canebreak Branch Flows
Canebreak Branch starts its journey about 0.5 miles southwest of a place called Kikers, North Carolina. From there, the stream flows towards the southeast. It travels for about 1.35 mi (2.17 km) before it joins up with Lanes Creek. This meeting point is about 2 miles north of Griffins Crossroads.
The Area Around the Stream
The land that drains water into Canebreak Branch is called its watershed. This area covers about 1.19 square miles (3.1 km2). The stream and its surrounding area get a good amount of rain each year, about 48 inches. A large part of this area, about 60%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and provides homes for wildlife.
