Owens Branch (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Owens Branch |
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Location of Owens Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Ararat River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Doe Run Creek divide about 4 miles northwest of The Hollow, Virginia 1,880 ft (570 m) 36°37′24″N 080°34′24″W / 36.62333°N 80.57333°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River about 1 mile west of The Hollow, Virginia 1,178 ft (359 m) 36°35′00″N 080°33′25″W / 36.58333°N 80.55694°W |
| Length | 4.06 mi (6.53 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 3.20 square miles (8.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Green Spring Road, Friends Mission Road, Farmers Road, The Hollow Road |
Owens Branch is a small river, or creek, located in Patrick County, Virginia, in the United States. It is about 4.06 mi (6.53 km) long. This means it's a bit longer than 4 miles, which is like walking from one end of a small town to the other. Owens Branch is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. In this case, it flows into the Ararat River.
About Owens Branch
Owens Branch is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry water from the land into the larger rivers. This small river plays a role in the natural environment of Patrick County.
Where Owens Branch Starts and Flows
Owens Branch begins in a place about 4 miles northwest of a community called The Hollow. It starts near an area known as the Doe Run Creek divide. A "divide" is like a high ridge of land that separates where rainwater flows. Water on one side goes into one river system, and water on the other side goes into a different one.
From its starting point, Owens Branch flows mostly south. It continues on its path until it meets the Ararat River. This meeting point is about 1 mile west of The Hollow, Virginia.
The Land Around Owens Branch
The area of land that drains water into Owens Branch is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 3.20 square miles (8.3 km2) of land. Imagine an area of land that's a little over 3 square miles – all the rain and snow that falls there eventually flows into Owens Branch.
This region gets a good amount of rain and snow each year, about 49.3 inches. A large part of the land around Owens Branch, about 62%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
