Culp Branch facts for kids

Culp Branch is a small stream located in Oregon County, Missouri, in the United States. It's like a small river that flows into a larger one called Piney Creek.

What is Culp Branch?

Culp Branch is a natural waterway that helps carry water across the land. It starts high up in the hills and flows downhill, eventually joining a bigger stream.

Where Does Culp Branch Start and End?

The stream begins in a spot called its headwaters. For Culp Branch, this is just south of Missouri Route AA, at an elevation of about 920 feet (that's pretty high up!).

As it flows, the stream generally moves towards the southwest. It even passes under a main road, U.S. Route 160, before it reaches its end. The place where Culp Branch joins Piney Creek is called its confluence. This meeting point is about one mile east-southeast of a town called Alton, and it's at a lower elevation of 718 feet.

How Did Culp Branch Get Its Name?

Culp Branch was named after a person named Caleb Culp. He was the first owner of the land where the stream is located. Long ago, there was even a small community or settlement near where the stream meets Piney Creek, and it was known as "Culp Ford." This community doesn't exist anymore, but its name lives on through the stream.