Wolf Meadow Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wolf Meadow Branch |
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Location of Wolf Meadow Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Coddle Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Irish Buffalo Creek divide pond about 1 mile southwest of Concord, North Carolina 695 ft (212 m) 35°24′02″N 080°37′31″W / 35.40056°N 80.62528°W |
| River mouth | Coddle Creek Roberta Mill, North Carolina 548 ft (167 m) 35°21′31″N 080°37′50″W / 35.35861°N 80.63056°W |
| Length | 2.50 mi (4.02 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Pee Dee River |
| Basin size | 3.68 square miles (9.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Farmwood Boulevard, Roberta Road, Stough Road |
Wolf Meadow Branch is a small stream, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long. It's a first-order tributary, which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a bigger one, called Coddle Creek. You can find it in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Interestingly, this is the only stream named Wolf Meadow Branch in the entire United States.
Where Does Wolf Meadow Branch Flow?
Wolf Meadow Branch starts its journey in a pond. This pond is located about one mile southwest of a town called Concord, North Carolina. From there, the stream flows towards the southwest. It eventually joins the larger Coddle Creek near a place known as Roberta Mill.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and water drain into one main stream or river. The Wolf Meadow Branch watershed covers an area of about 3.68 square miles (9.53 square kilometers). This area gets about 47.1 inches (119.6 cm) of rain each year. About 28% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
