Gold Branch (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Gold Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Richardson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Crisco Branch divide pond about 1.5 miles southwest of New Salem, North Carolina 560 ft (170 m) 35°07′36″N 080°24′08″W / 35.12667°N 80.40222°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek north end of Polk Mountain 385 ft (117 m) 35°05′40″N 080°23′13″W / 35.09444°N 80.38694°W |
| Length | 3.19 mi (5.13 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 4.66 square miles (12.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Little Staton Road, New Salem Road, New Hope Church Road |
Gold Branch is a small stream, about 3.19 mi (5.13 km) long, located in Union County, North Carolina. It is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Gold Branch flows into Richardson Creek.
Where Gold Branch Flows
Gold Branch starts from a pond located about 1.5 miles southwest of a town called New Salem, North Carolina. From there, it flows generally south. Its journey ends when it joins Richardson Creek. This meeting point is near the northern part of Polk Mountain.
The Gold Branch Area
The area of land that drains into Gold Branch is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.66 square miles (12.1 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Gold Branch.
The region around Gold Branch gets a good amount of rain, about 48.0 inches each year. A large part of this area, about 36%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
