Morris Branch (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Morris Branch |
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Location of Morris Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | North Fork Aarons Creek divide Moffett, Virginia 500 ft (150 m) 36°37′48″N 078°45′20″W / 36.63000°N 78.75556°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River at John H. Kerr Reservoir about 0.5 miles north-northwest of Aarons Creek, Virginia 300 ft (91 m) 36°40′44″N 078°43′55″W / 36.67889°N 78.73194°W |
| Length | 3.47 mi (5.58 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 3.55 square miles (9.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 58 |
Morris Branch is a small river, about 3.47 miles (5.58 kilometers) long. It flows into the Hyco River in Halifax County, Virginia. Think of it as a smaller stream that joins a bigger river. Morris Branch is considered a "2nd order" tributary. This means it's formed when two smaller streams (called 1st order streams) come together.
Where Morris Branch Flows
Morris Branch starts near a place called Moffett, Virginia. From there, it flows generally north. It travels for a few miles before it reaches the Hyco River. The spot where it joins the Hyco River is about half a mile north-northwest of Aarons Creek.
The Area Around Morris Branch
The land area that drains water into Morris Branch is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 3.55 square miles (9.2 square kilometers). Each year, this area gets about 45.3 inches (115 centimeters) of rain. A large part of the land, about 49%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and provides homes for wildlife.
