Rocky Branch (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rocky Branch |
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Location of Rocky Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Turkey Creek divide pond about 2 miles south of Pittsboro, North Carolina 455 ft (139 m) 35°40′25″N 079°09′36″W / 35.67361°N 79.16000°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 1 mile northwest of Blacknel, North Carolina 188 ft (57 m) 35°37′26″N 079°08′07″W / 35.62389°N 79.13528°W |
| Length | 4.99 mi (8.03 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 5.02 square miles (13.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Charlie Brooks Road, Mt. View Church Road, E Gargis Road |
Rocky Branch is a small stream, about 4.99 mi (8.03 km) long, located in Chatham County, North Carolina. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. For Rocky Branch, its waters eventually join the Deep River.
The Journey of Rocky Branch
Rocky Branch begins its journey about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of a town called Pittsboro, North Carolina. It starts from a pond and then flows generally towards the south. Its path continues until it reaches and joins the Deep River. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of a place called Blacknel, North Carolina.
What is a Watershed?
Every stream and river has a "watershed." Think of a watershed as a big bowl or an area of land where all the rain and melting snow eventually drain into that specific stream or river. The Rocky Branch watershed covers an area of about 5.02 square miles (13.0 km2).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 47.5 inches (120 cm). A large part of the land in the Rocky Branch watershed, about 58%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
Bridges Over Rocky Branch
Even though Rocky Branch is a smaller stream, several roads cross over it. These bridges help people travel easily. Some of the roads that cross Rocky Branch include Charlie Brooks Road, Mt. View Church Road, and E Gargis Road.
