Cedar Branch (Lanes Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cedar Branch |
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Location of Cedar Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Lanes Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Barkers Branch divide Allens Crossroads, North Carolina 576 ft (176 m) 34°55′00″N 080°24′04″W / 34.91667°N 80.40111°W |
| River mouth | Lanes Creek about 1.5 miles southeast of Allens Crossroads, North Carolina 439 ft (134 m) 34°54′17″N 080°22′38″W / 34.90472°N 80.37722°W |
| Length | 1.75 mi (2.82 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 0.86 square miles (2.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Ajars Road |
Cedar Branch is a small but important stream located in Union County, North Carolina. It flows for about 1.75 mi (2.82 km) and is a 'first-order' tributary. This means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger one. Cedar Branch eventually joins Lanes Creek, which is part of the much larger Pee Dee River system.
Where Does Cedar Branch Flow?
Cedar Branch begins near a place called Allens Crossroads in North Carolina. From there, it gently flows towards the southeast. After traveling about 1.5 mi (2.4 km), it reaches its end. It empties into Lanes Creek about 1.5 miles southeast of Allens Crossroads.
What is the Cedar Branch Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Cedar Branch watershed covers about 0.86 square miles (2.2 km2) (2.23 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain, about 48.3 inches (122.7 centimeters) each year. Nearly half of this watershed, about 48%, is covered by forests.
