Long Branch (Elkin Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Long Branch |
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Location of Long Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Elkin Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little Elkin Creek divide Benham, North Carolina 1,270 ft (390 m) 36°17′18″N 080°54′58″W / 36.28833°N 80.91611°W |
| River mouth | Elkin Creek about 0.5 miles north of Pleasant Hill, North Carolina 950 ft (290 m) 36°16′11″N 080°52′30″W / 36.26972°N 80.87500°W |
| Length | 3.37 mi (5.42 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally southeast |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 2.18 square miles (5.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Pinecrest Drive, CB Eller School Road, W Walker Road, CB Eller School Road |
Long Branch is a small creek, about 3.37 miles (5.42 km) long. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one. For Long Branch, that bigger stream is Elkin Creek. You can find this creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina, in the United States.
Where Long Branch Flows
Long Branch starts its journey in a place called Benham, North Carolina. From there, it flows mostly towards the southeast. After its journey, it joins Elkin Creek. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of a town called Pleasant Hill, North Carolina.
The Land Around Long Branch
The area that Long Branch collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 2.18 square miles (5.65 square kilometers). Every year, this area gets about 50 inches (127 cm) of rain. A big part of the land around the creek, about 42%, is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees and plants helping to keep the water clean.
