Owens Branch (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Owens Branch |
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Location of Owens Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Ararat River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Doe Run Creek divide about 4 miles northwest of The Hollow, Virginia 1,880 ft (570 m) 36°37′24″N 080°34′24″W / 36.62333°N 80.57333°W |
| River mouth | Ararat River about 1 mile west of The Hollow, Virginia 1,178 ft (359 m) 36°35′00″N 080°33′25″W / 36.58333°N 80.55694°W |
| Length | 4.06 mi (6.53 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 3.20 square miles (8.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Green Spring Road, Friends Mission Road, Farmers Road, The Hollow Road |
Owens Branch is a 4.06 mi (6.53 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia.
Course
Owens Branch rises on the Doe Run Creek divide about 4 miles northwest of The Hollow in Patrick County. Owens Branch then follows a southerly course to join the Ararat River about 1 mile west of The Hollow, Virginia.
Watershed
Owens Branch drains 3.20 square miles (8.3 km2) of area, receives about 49.3 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 312.67, and is about 62% forested.
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