Reedy Branch (Trent River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Reedy Branch |
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Location of Reedy Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Trent River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven Jones |
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| Main source | Black Branch divide about 3 miles south of Timothy Chapel, North Carolina 33 ft (10 m) 35°00′58″N 077°06′04″W / 35.01611°N 77.10111°W |
| River mouth | Trent River across the Trent River from Trent Woods, North Carolina 0 ft (0 m) 35°04′21″N 077°06′48″W / 35.07250°N 77.11333°W |
| Length | 4.47 mi (7.19 km) |
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| Progression | north |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 5.79 square miles (15.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Countyline Road, Murphy Road, Crump Farm Road |
Reedy Branch is a small stream, about 4.47 mi (7.19 km) long, located in North Carolina, United States. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. Reedy Branch is a "first-order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that doesn't have other streams flowing into it before it joins a larger river. This stream is special because it forms part of the border between two counties, Craven County and Jones County, for much of its path.
Where Reedy Branch Begins and Ends
Reedy Branch starts its journey about 3 miles (about 5 kilometers) south of a place called Timothy Chapel in North Carolina. It begins in the Croatan National Forest, which is a large protected forest area. From there, the stream flows generally north. It eventually joins the Trent River directly across from the town of Trent Woods.
Understanding the Reedy Branch Area
The area that Reedy Branch collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 5.79 square miles (15.0 km2) (about 15 square kilometers). This means all the rain and snow that falls within this area will eventually flow into Reedy Branch. On average, the area gets about 54.9 inches (about 140 centimeters) of rain and snow each year. About 23% of the land in the Reedy Branch watershed is covered by forests.
