Wolfpit Branch (Swannanoa River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wolfpit Branch
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Swannanoa River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Buncombe
City	Black Mountain
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Wolfpit Branch and Broad River about 3 miles south of Black Mountain, North Carolina 3,640 ft (1,110 m) 35°34′19″N 082°20′30″W / 35.57194°N 82.34167°W / 35.57194; -82.34167
River mouth	Swannanoa River Black Mountain, North Carolina 2,270 ft (690 m) 35°36′28″N 082°20′26″W / 35.60778°N 82.34056°W / 35.60778; -82.34056
Length	2.55 mi (4.10 km)
Basin features
Progression	north
River system	French Broad River
Basin size	1.78 square miles (4.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Briar Branch Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Amphitheater Lane, Lee Hall Circle, Blue Ridge Circle, Maney Lane, I-40

Wolfpit Branch is a 2.55 mi (4.10 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Course

Wolfpit Branch rises about 3 miles south of Black Mountain, North Carolina in Buncombe County on the Broad River divide. Wolfpit Branch then flows north to meet the Swannanoa River at Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Watershed

Wolfpit Branch drains 1.78 square miles (4.6 km²) of area, receives about 50.0 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 275.42 and is about 91% forested.