Grogen Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grogen Branch |
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Location of Grogen Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Ararat River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | south slope of Groundhog Mountain about 3 miles south-southwest of Groundhog Mountain 1,840 ft (560 m) 36°37′45″N 080°32′02″W / 36.62917°N 80.53389°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River about 1 mile northwest of Ararat, Virginia 1,258 ft (383 m) 36°36′17″N 080°32′02″W / 36.60472°N 80.53389°W |
| Length | 1.70 mi (2.74 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Doe Run Road |
Grogen Branch is a small stream, about 1.70 mi (2.74 km) long, located in Patrick County, Virginia. It's a "first order" stream, which means it's a very small stream that flows into a larger one. Grogen Branch flows into the Ararat River. This is the only stream with this name in the entire United States.
Where Grogen Branch Starts and Ends
Grogen Branch begins on the southern side of Groundhog Mountain in Patrick County. Its starting point is about 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of the mountain's peak. From there, Grogen Branch flows south. It eventually joins the Ararat River about 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of a town called Ararat, Virginia.
The Grogen Branch Area
The area that Grogen Branch drains, also known as its watershed, covers about 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area will eventually flow into Grogen Branch. The region gets a good amount of rain, about 51.3 inches (130 cm) each year. About 71% of this area is covered by forests.
