Kilby Branch (Reddies River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Kilby Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Reddies River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
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| Main source | Tumbling Shoals Creek divide about 5 miles southwest of Halls Mills, North Carolina 1,920 ft (590 m) 36°15′46″N 081°13′56″W / 36.26278°N 81.23222°W |
| River mouth | Reddies River about 3 miles northeast of Millers Creek, North Carolina 1,075 ft (328 m) 36°13′32″N 081°13′08″W / 36.22556°N 81.21889°W |
| Length | 2.43 mi (3.91 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 2.34 square miles (6.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Kilby Branch Road (x2), Mountain Valley Church Road, Cora Caudill Road |
Kilby Branch is a small stream, about 2.43 kilometers (or 2.43 miles) long. It flows into a larger river called the Reddies River. You can find Kilby Branch in Wilkes County, North Carolina, in the United States.
About Kilby Branch
Kilby Branch is a small waterway that eventually joins the Yadkin River system. It's an important part of the local environment.
Where Kilby Branch Flows
The Kilby Branch stream begins about 5 miles southwest of a place called Halls Mills, North Carolina. From there, it generally flows south. It travels for about 2.43 miles before it meets and joins the Reddies River. This meeting point is about 3 miles northeast of Millers Creek, North Carolina.
The Land Around the Stream
The area that Kilby Branch collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 2.34 square miles. The land around Kilby Branch gets a good amount of rain, about 51 inches each year. A large part of this area, about 80%, is covered by forests. This means the trees and plants help keep the water clean as it flows into the stream.
