Panther Branch (Hyco Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Panther Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
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| Main source | Sugartree Creek divide Morgans Pond about 1 mile north of Prospect Hill, North Carolina 698 ft (213 m) 36°16′17″N 079°11′23″W / 36.27139°N 79.18972°W |
| River mouth | Hyco Creek about 1.5 miles west-southwest of Frogsboro, North Carolina 462 ft (141 m) 36°20′15″N 079°12′38″W / 36.33750°N 79.21056°W |
| Length | 5.46 mi (8.79 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 5.62 square miles (14.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Ridgeville Road, Barnwell Road, Egypt Road, Innesbrook Way, John Oakley Road |
Panther Branch is a small stream in Caswell County, North Carolina. It flows for about 5.5 miles (8.8 kilometers). This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger stream. Panther Branch joins Hyco Creek. It is part of the larger Roanoke River system.
Where Does Panther Branch Flow?
Panther Branch begins its journey in a place called Morgans Pond. This pond is located about one mile north of Prospect Hill, North Carolina. From there, the stream flows mostly north. It travels for about 5.5 miles (8.8 kilometers). Finally, Panther Branch meets and joins a larger stream called Hyco Creek. This meeting point is near a town called Frogsboro.
What is a Watershed?
Every stream is part of a "watershed." A watershed is like a big bowl. All the rain and snow that falls within that bowl flows into one main stream or river. The Panther Branch watershed covers an area of about 5.6 square miles (14.5 square kilometers).
This area gets about 46.5 inches (118 centimeters) of rain each year. About 45% of the land in the Panther Branch watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean. They also provide homes for many animals.
