Copper Branch is a long 1st order tributary to the Deep River in

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, North Carolina. This branch flows through a lot of mined areas and could be the reason for the name.

Course

Copper Branch rises about 2 miles east of

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and then flows east to join the Deep River about 1 mile east of High Point, North Carolina.

Watershed

Copper Branch drains of area, receives about 46.0 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 365.84 and is about 33% forested.

References

Rivers of North Carolina Rivers of Guilford County, North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-river-stub