Lacey Branch (Lanes Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lacey Branch |
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Location of Lacey Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Lanes Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson Union |
| City | Peachland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Becky Branch divide pond about 1 mile northeast of Marshville, North Carolina 558 ft (170 m) 35°00′59″N 080°20′27″W / 35.01639°N 80.34083°W |
| River mouth | Lanes Creek Peachland, North Carolina 365 ft (111 m) 35°00′04″N 080°16′23″W / 35.00111°N 80.27306°W |
| Length | 6.08 mi (9.78 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | east-southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 4.25 square miles (11.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Marshville-Olive Branch Road, Clonnie Strawn Road, Pulpwood Yard Road, German Hill Road |
Lacey Branch is a small stream, about 6 miles (9.78 kilometers) long, located in Anson County, North Carolina. It flows into a larger stream called Lanes Creek.
Where Does Lacey Branch Start and End?
Lacey Branch begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about one mile northeast of a town called Marshville, in Union County. From there, the stream flows generally towards the east and southeast. It eventually crosses into Anson County. Finally, Lacey Branch joins Lanes Creek near the town of Peachland.
The Land Around Lacey Branch
The area of land that drains into Lacey Branch is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.25 square miles (10.9 square kilometers). Each year, this area receives a good amount of rain, about 48.1 inches (122 centimeters) of precipitation. About 39% of the land in the Lacey Branch watershed is covered by forests.
