Reason Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Reason Branch |
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Location of Reason Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Rocky River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Gold Branch divide pond about 1 mile west of New Salem, North Carolina 545 ft (166 m) 35°07′52″N 80°24′06″W / 35.13111°N 80.40167°W |
| River mouth | Rocky River about 3 miles north-northwest of New Salem, North Carolina 338 ft (103 m) 35°09′55″N 80°23′21″W / 35.16528°N 80.38917°W |
| Length | 3.04 mi (4.89 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally northeast |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 3.85 square miles (10.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Morgan Academy Road |
Reason Branch is a small stream, about 3.04 mi (4.89 km) long, located in Union County, North Carolina. It's a "first-order" stream, which means it's one of the smallest types of streams that doesn't have other streams flowing into it before it joins a larger river. This stream is special because it's the only one with the name "Reason Branch" in the entire United States. It eventually flows into the Rocky River.
Where Does Reason Branch Flow?
Reason Branch starts from a pond located about 1 mile west of a town called New Salem, North Carolina. From there, it flows generally towards the northeast. After its journey, it meets and joins the Rocky River. This meeting point is about 3 miles north-northwest of New Salem.
The Land Around Reason Branch
The area of land that drains water into Reason Branch is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 3.25 square miles (8.4 km2). The land here gets a good amount of rain, about 48 inches each year. A large part of this area, about 43%, is covered by forests. This forested land helps keep the water clean and provides homes for wildlife.
