Copper Branch (Deep River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Copper Branch
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Deep River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Guilford
Physical characteristics
Main source	unnamed tributary to Deep River divide about 2 miles east of High Point, North Carolina 790 ft (240 m) 35°57′47″N 079°56′14″W / 35.96306°N 79.93722°W / 35.96306; -79.93722
River mouth	Deep River about 1 mile east of High Point, North Carolina 680 ft (210 m) 35°57′58″N 079°54′50″W / 35.96611°N 79.91389°W / 35.96611; -79.91389
Length	1.50 mi (2.41 km)
Basin features
Progression	east
River system	Deep River
Basin size	1.00 square mile (2.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	I-85, Hayworth Springs Road, Riverdale Drive

Copper Branch is a small stream, about 1.50 mi (2.41 km) long, located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It flows into the Deep River. This stream passes through areas where mining used to happen, which might be how it got its name.

Where Does Copper Branch Start and End?

Copper Branch begins its journey about 2 miles east of High Point, North Carolina. It flows generally towards the east. The stream then joins the Deep River about 1 mile east of High Point, North Carolina.

What is the Copper Branch Watershed Like?

The area that drains into Copper Branch, called its watershed, covers about 1.00 square mile (2.6 km²). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Copper Branch. The area gets about 46 inches of rain each year. About 33% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests.