Narrows Branch (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Narrows Branch |
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Location of Narrows Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | unnamed tributary to Uwharrie River divide about 3 miles northwest of Eleazar, North Carolina 528 ft (161 m) 35°31′48″N 080°00′18″W / 35.53000°N 80.00500°W |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 1 mile west of Eleazar, North Carolina 358 ft (109 m) 35°30′49″N 079°59′40″W / 35.51361°N 79.99444°W |
| Length | 0.91 mi (1.46 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Hopkins Drive |
Narrows Branch is a small stream, about 0.91 miles (1.47 km) long, located in Randolph County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller helper stream that flows into a bigger river called the Uwharrie River. This type of stream is known as a "tributary."
Where Does Narrows Branch Flow?
Narrows Branch starts its journey about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of a place called Eleazar, North Carolina. It begins near the top of a small hill, where water collects and flows. From there, it travels southeast until it meets the Uwharrie River, about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Eleazar.
What is the Narrows Branch Watershed Like?
The area of land that drains water into Narrows Branch is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 0.58 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). The Narrows Branch watershed gets about 47.3 inches (120 cm) of rain each year. More than half of this area, about 53%, is covered by forests.
