Georgia Branch (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Georgia Branch |
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Location of Georgia Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Burrells Bay about 2 miles north of Tobermory, North Carolina 146 ft (45 m) 34°50′25″N 078°52′08″W / 34.84028°N 78.86889°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 2 miles east of Tobermory, North Carolina 29 ft (8.8 m) 34°48′53″N 078°49′17″W / 34.81472°N 78.82139°W |
| Length | 3.65 mi (5.87 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 8.22 square miles (21.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Walter Drive, Tobermory Road, NC 87, Glengerry Hill Road |
Georgia Branch is a small river, about 3.65 miles (5.87 kilometers) long, located in Bladen County, North Carolina. It is a "second-order tributary," which means it flows into another river, and that river then flows into an even bigger one. Georgia Branch eventually joins the Cape Fear River.
All About Georgia Branch
Where Does Georgia Branch Flow?
The Georgia Branch river begins in a place called Burrells Bay. This is about two miles north of a town named Tobermory, North Carolina. From there, the river flows towards the southeast. It travels a short distance before it meets and joins the larger Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about two miles east of Tobermory.
What is a River's Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snow in an area. All the water in this area then drains into one river or stream. The Georgia Branch river's watershed covers about 8.22 square miles. This area gets about 48.8 inches of rain each year. About 21% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
