Stegall Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stegall Branch |
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Location of Stegall Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Richardson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide of unnamed tributary to Rocky River pond about 1 mile east of New Salem, North Carolina 465 ft (142 m) 35°08′10″N 080°20′42″W / 35.13611°N 80.34500°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek about 2 miles southeast of New Salem, North Carolina 345 ft (105 m) 35°07′09″N 080°20′09″W / 35.11917°N 80.33583°W |
| Length | 1.63 mi (2.62 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally southeast |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 1.30 square miles (3.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Stegall Branch is a small stream, about 1.30 mi (2.09 km) long, located in Union County, North Carolina. It's known as a "first-order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger one. Stegall Branch flows into Richardson Creek. Interestingly, this is the only stream in the entire United States with the name Stegall Branch!
Where Stegall Branch Starts and Flows
Stegall Branch begins its journey in a pond. This pond is found about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of a town called New Salem, North Carolina. From there, the stream flows generally towards the southeast. It travels for about 1.63 mi (2.62 km) until it reaches and joins Richardson Creek. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of New Salem.
The Land Around Stegall Branch
The area of land that drains water into Stegall Branch is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 1.63 square miles (4.2 km2) (4.22 km²) of land. Each year, this area gets a good amount of rain, around 48.0 inches (122 cm) of precipitation. A large part of the watershed, about 42%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the stream healthy.
