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 4.99 mi (8.03 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Deep River in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Course
Rocky Branch rises about 2 miles south of Pittsboro, North Carolina in Chatham County and then flows south to the Deep River about 1 mile northwest of Blacknel, North Carolina.
Watershed
Rocky Branch drains 5.02 square miles (13.0 km2) of area, receives about 47.5 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 414.55 and is about 58% forested.
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