Gold Branch (Richardson Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Gold 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 | Crisco Branch divide pond about 1.5 miles southwest of New Salem, North Carolina 560 ft (170 m) 35°07′36″N 080°24′08″W / 35.12667°N 80.40222°W |
| River mouth | Richardson Creek north end of Polk Mountain 385 ft (117 m) 35°05′40″N 080°23′13″W / 35.09444°N 80.38694°W |
| Length | 3.19 mi (5.13 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 4.66 square miles (12.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Little Staton Road, New Salem Road, New Hope Church Road |
Gold Branch is a 3.19 mi (5.13 km) long 2nd order tributary to Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina.
Course
Gold Branch rises in a pond about 1.5 miles southwest of New Salem, North Carolina and then flows south to join Richardson Creek at the north end of Polk Mountain.
Watershed
Gold Branch drains 4.66 square miles (12.1 km2) of area, receives about 48.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 420.59, and is about 36% forested.
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