Meadow Branch (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meadow Branch |
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Location of Meadow Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Richardson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| City | Wingate |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Horsepen Branch divide about 1 mile southeast of Wingate, North Carolina 568 ft (173 m) 34°58′08″N 080°25′32″W / 34.96889°N 80.42556°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek about 2.5 miles southwest of Watson, North Carolina 421 ft (128 m) 35°02′36″N 080°26′53″W / 35.04333°N 80.44806°W |
| Length | 6.84 mi (11.01 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north-northwest |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 7.38 square miles (19.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Camden Road, Old Highway 74, US 74 (Business), E Wilson Street, US 74, McIntyre Road, Monroe-Ansonville Road, Olive Branch Road |
Meadow Branch is a 6.84 mi (11.01 km) long 2nd order tributary to Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina.
Course
Meadow Branch rises about 1 mile southeast of Wingate, North Carolina and then flows north-northwest to join Richardson Creek about 2.5 miles southwest of Watson.
Watershed
Meadow Branch drains 7.38 square miles (19.1 km2) of area, receives about 48.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 444.40, and is about 26% forested.
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