Stepp Branch (Swannanoa River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stepp Branch |
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Location of Stepp Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Swannanoa River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | side of Jesses High Top in Lytle Cove about 1.5 miles south of Grovestone, North Carolina 3,440 ft (1,050 m) 35°35′06″N 082°21′27″W / 35.58500°N 82.35750°W |
| River mouth | Swannanoa River Grovestone, North Carolina 2,218 ft (676 m) 35°36′09″N 082°22′18″W / 35.60250°N 82.37167°W |
| Length | 1.61 mi (2.59 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | French Broad River |
| Basin size | 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Land of Lane, Cornerstone Way, Lytle Cove Road Ext, I-40, US 70 |
Stepp Branch is a small stream, about 1.61 miles (2.59 kilometers) long, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. For Stepp Branch, that larger river is the Swannanoa River.
Where Stepp Branch Starts and Ends
Stepp Branch begins its journey about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) south of a place called Grovestone, North Carolina. It starts at the base of a hill known as Jesses High Top. From there, the stream flows towards the northwest. Finally, Stepp Branch joins the Swannanoa River right in Grovestone.
The Area Around Stepp Branch
The area that Stepp Branch drains, also known as its "watershed," covers about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Stepp Branch. The region gets a good amount of rain, about 48.0 inches (122 centimeters) each year. A large part of this watershed, about 71%, is covered by forests.
