Rock Branch (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Rock Branch is a small stream, about 2.00 mi (3.22 km) long, located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It's like a smaller helper stream, also called a "tributary," that flows into the bigger Haw River.
Quick facts for kids Rock Branch |
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Location of Rock Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
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| Main source | divide between Rock Branch and Kings Creek pond a Kings Crossroads, North Carolina 925 ft (282 m) 36°12′51″N 079°59′14″W / 36.21417°N 79.98722°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 1.5 miles east of Kings Crossroads, North Carolina 778 ft (237 m) 36°12′43″N 079°57′35″W / 36.21194°N 79.95972°W |
| Length | 2.00 mi (3.22 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 2.40 square miles (6.2 km2) |
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Where Rock Branch Flows
Rock Branch starts in a pond near Kings Crossroads, North Carolina. This area is in Guilford County. The stream then flows towards the southeast. It eventually joins the Haw River, about 1.5 miles east of Kings Crossroads.
The Area Around Rock Branch
The land that Rock Branch drains, called its watershed, covers about 2.40 square miles (6.2 km2). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 45.9 inches. About 37% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests.
Special Forests Near Rock Branch
Experts have found a very special natural area in the Rock Branch watershed. This area has a type of forest called a "Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest." This means it's a mature forest with many different kinds of hardwood trees that like moist soil. It's an important place for nature in Guilford County.
