Horse Branch (Trent River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Horse Branch |
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Location of Horse Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Trent River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Hornpipe Branch divide about 2 miles north of Nobles Mill, North Carolina 32 ft (9.8 m) 35°10′33″N 077°42′56″W / 35.17583°N 77.71556°W |
| River mouth | Trent River about 0.5 miles east of Nobles Mill, North Carolina 21 ft (6.4 m) 35°09′28″N 077°40′52″W / 35.15778°N 77.68111°W |
| Length | 2.80 mi (4.51 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 2.69 square miles (7.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Jesse Howard Road |
Horse Branch is a small stream, about 2.80 mi (4.51 km) long, located in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. In this case, Horse Branch flows into the Trent River.
Where Horse Branch Flows
Horse Branch starts its journey about 2 miles north of a place called Nobles Mill in North Carolina. From there, it flows mostly south. It travels for nearly 3 miles before it meets and joins the Trent River. This meeting point is about half a mile east of Nobles Mill.
What is a Watershed?
Every river and stream has a "watershed." Think of a watershed as a big area of land where all the rain and snow that falls eventually drains into that specific river or stream. Horse Branch's watershed covers an area of about 2.69 square miles (7.0 km2).
Rain and Forests in the Watershed
The area around Horse Branch gets a good amount of rain and snow each year, about 51.3 inches. This water is important for keeping the stream flowing. About 32% of the land in the Horse Branch watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy for any animals living in or near the stream.
