Beetree Creek (Swannanoa River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beetree Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Swannanoa River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Buncombe
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Beetree Creek and Mineral Creek about 0.5 miles southeast of Bearpen Knob 4,520 ft (1,380 m) 35°41′42″N 082°23′35″W / 35.69500°N 82.39306°W / 35.69500; -82.39306
River mouth	Swannanoa River about 1 mile northwest of Swannanoa, North Carolina 2,139 ft (652 m) 35°36′39″N 082°25′30″W / 35.61083°N 82.42500°W / 35.61083; -82.42500
Length	8.05 mi (12.96 km)
Basin features
Progression	south-southwest
River system	French Broad River
Basin size	13.99 square miles (36.2 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Right Fork Beetree Creek Wolfe Branch Spruce Fork Right: Bell Branch Left Fork Beetree Creek Long Branch Gregg Branch
Waterbodies	Beetree Reservoir
Bridges	Bee Tree Road (x3), Highland Ridge Road, Berkie Lane, Old Beetree Road, Warren Wilson College Road

Beetree Creek is a 8.05 mi (12.96 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Course

Beetree Creek rises about 0.5 miles southeast of Bearpen Knob in Buncombe County. Beetree Creek then flows south then southwest to meet the Swannanoa River about 1 mile northwest of Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Watershed

Beetree Creek drains 13.99 square miles (36.2 km²) of area, receives about 49.6 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 264.89 and is about 92% forested.