Haleys Branch (Crabtree Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Haleys Branch |
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Location of Haleys Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Crabtree Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| City | Raleigh |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Haleys Branch and Little Brier Creek just south of Raleigh-Durham (RDU) airport 358 ft (109 m) 35°52′07″N 078°47′05″W / 35.86861°N 78.78472°W |
| River mouth | Crabtree Creek Lake Crabtree 272 ft (83 m) 35°50′18″N 078°47′04″W / 35.83833°N 78.78444°W |
| Length | 2.33 mi (3.75 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 2.19 square miles (5.7 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Lake Crabtree |
Haleys Branch is a small stream, or "tributary," located in North Carolina, United States. It flows into a larger stream called Crabtree Creek. This creek is part of the much bigger Neuse River system.
Haleys Branch starts near the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and flows south. It eventually joins Crabtree Creek inside Lake Crabtree.
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Where Does Haleys Branch Begin and End?
Haleys Branch begins just south of the Raleigh-Durham (RDU) airport. This starting point is about 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. From there, the stream flows generally south.
Its journey ends when it meets Crabtree Creek. This happens within the waters of Lake Crabtree. The point where it joins Crabtree Creek is about 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level.
How Long is Haleys Branch?
Haleys Branch is not a very long stream. It stretches for about 2.33 miles (3.75 kilometers). This makes it a relatively short waterway.
What is a Watershed?
Every stream or river has an area of land around it called a "watershed" or "drainage basin." This is the area where all the rain and snowmelt eventually drain into that particular stream.
The watershed for Haleys Branch covers about 2.19 square miles (5.67 square kilometers). A large part of this area, about 68%, is covered by forests. This means many trees grow along the stream's path.
What Flows Through Haleys Branch?
The amount of water flowing in a stream is called its "discharge." On average, about 2.51 cubic feet (0.071 cubic meters) of water flows out of Haleys Branch every second where it meets Crabtree Creek. This is like a small bathtub full of water flowing by each second.
Haleys Branch has some smaller, unnamed streams that flow into it. These are called "tributaries." They help add water to Haleys Branch as it makes its way to Lake Crabtree.
