Norkett Branch facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Norkett Branch
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Norkett Branch mouth
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 / 34.86583; -80.35611
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 / 34.91361; -80.35194
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)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Landsford Road, Leonard Morgan Road, White Store Road

Norkett Branch is a 4.21 mi (6.78 km) long 2nd order tributary to Lanes Creek in Union County, North Carolina. This is the only stream of this name in the United States.

Course

Norkett Branch rises about 4 miles southwest of Sturdivants Crossroads, North Carolina. Norkett Branch then flows generally north with curves to meet Lanes Creek about 1 mile northwest of Sturdivants Crossroads, North Carolina.

Watershed

Norkett Branch drains 4.91 square miles (12.7 km²) of area, receives about 48.3 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 465.89 and is about 40% forested.