Norkett Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Norkett Branch |
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Location of Norkett Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Lanes Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little Brown Creek divide about 4 miles southwest of Sturdivants Crossroads, North Carolina 491 ft (150 m) 34°51′57″N 080°21′22″W / 34.86583°N 80.35611°W |
| River mouth | Lanes Creek about 1 mile northwest of Sturdivants Crossroads, North Carolina 428 ft (130 m) 34°54′49″N 080°21′07″W / 34.91361°N 80.35194°W |
| Length | 4.21 mi (6.78 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 4.91 square miles (12.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Landsford Road, Leonard Morgan Road, White Store Road |
Norkett Branch is a small creek, about 4.21 mi (6.78 km) long. It's known as a 'second-order' stream, which means it forms when two smaller streams (first-order streams) join together. This creek flows into Lanes Creek in Union County, North Carolina. Interestingly, Norkett Branch is the only stream with this name in the entire United States.
About Norkett Branch
Where Norkett Branch Starts and Flows
Norkett Branch begins its journey about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of a place called Sturdivants Crossroads in North Carolina. From there, it mostly flows north, winding and curving along its path. Finally, it joins up with Lanes Creek about 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of Sturdivants Crossroads.
The Area Around the Creek
The area that Norkett Branch drains, called its watershed, covers about 4.91 square miles (12.7 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Norkett Branch. The region gets a good amount of rain, about 48.3 inches (122.7 cm) each year. About 40% of the land around Norkett Branch is covered by forests.
