Big Branch (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Big Branch |
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Location of Big Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Big Branch and Lick Creek about 2 miles west-northwest of Mandale, North Carolina 550 ft (170 m) 35°51′26″N 079°17′09″W / 35.85722°N 79.28583°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 1.5 miles northeast of Mandale, North Carolina 390 ft (120 m) 35°51′49″N 079°14′59″W / 35.86361°N 79.24972°W |
| Length | 2.78 mi (4.47 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 3.10 square miles (8.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | NC 87, Mandale Road, Perry Road |
Big Branch is a 2.78 mi (4.47 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Haw River, in Alamance County, North Carolina.
Course
Big Branch rises west-northwest of Mandale in Alamance County, North Carolina and then flows east to the Haw River about 1.5 miles northeast of Mandale.
Watershed
Big Branch drains 3.10 square miles (8.0 km2) of area, receives about 47.1 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 426.73 and is about 47% forested.
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