Pensions Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pensions Branch |
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Location of Pensions Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Larkin Branch divide pond about 1 mile north of Larrys Store, Virginia 395 ft (120 m) 36°37′01″N 078°47′42″W / 36.61694°N 78.79500°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River about 2 miles south-southeast of Omega, Virginia 315 ft (96 m) 36°38′29″N 078°47′39″W / 36.64139°N 78.79417°W |
| Length | 2.58 mi (4.15 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 2.20 square miles (5.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | unnamed road |
Pensions Branch is a small stream, about 2.58 mi (4.15 km) long, located in Halifax County, Virginia. It flows into the Hyco River. What makes Pensions Branch unique is that it's the only stream with this exact name in the entire United States!
Where Does Pensions Branch Start and End?
Pensions Branch begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about 1 mile north of a place called Larrys Store, Virginia. From there, the stream generally flows north, making a few turns along the way. It eventually joins the Hyco River about 2 miles south-southeast of Omega, Virginia.
The Area Around Pensions Branch
The land area that Pensions Branch drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 2.20 square miles (5.7 km2) of land. Each year, this area receives about 45.6 inches of rain. A large part of this watershed, about 52%, is covered by forests.
