Crisco Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crisco Branch |
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Location of Crisco Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
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| Main source | Gold Branch divide about 0.5 miles west-southwest of New Salem, North Carolina 530 ft (160 m) 35°07′44″N 80°23′09″W / 35.12889°N 80.38583°W |
| River mouth | Rocky River about 3 miles north-northeast of New Salem, North Carolina 328 ft (100 m) 35°09′59″N 80°21′38″W / 35.16639°N 80.36056°W |
| Length | 3.67 mi (5.91 km) |
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| Progression | north-northeast |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 3.85 square miles (10.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 218, Army Road |
Crisco Branch is a small river, also called a stream, located in Union County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's about 3.67 mi (5.91 km) long. This stream is special because it's the only one named Crisco Branch in the entire country! It flows into the Rocky River, which is a larger river.
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About Crisco Branch
Crisco Branch is known as a "tributary." This means it's a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river. Think of it like a small road that joins a main highway. Crisco Branch joins the Rocky River.
Where Does it Start?
Crisco Branch begins near a town called New Salem, North Carolina. It starts about half a mile (0.8 km) to the west-southwest of New Salem. The water here is about 530 ft (160 m) above sea level.
Where Does it Flow?
From its start, Crisco Branch flows generally towards the north-northeast. It travels for about 3.67 mi (5.91 km). Finally, it meets the Rocky River about 3 miles (4.8 km) north-northeast of New Salem. At this point, the water is about 328 ft (100 m) above sea level.
The Crisco Branch Watershed
Every river and stream has a "watershed." A watershed is like a big bowl or area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into that specific river or stream.
Size and Features
The Crisco Branch watershed covers an area of about 3.85 square miles (10.0 km2). This means all the water that falls on this land eventually flows into Crisco Branch. The area gets a good amount of rain, about 48 inches (122 cm) each year. A large part of this watershed, about 42%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy for the stream.
