Norkett BranchNorkett Branch is a long 2nd order tributary to Lanes Creek (Rocky [River tributary)|Lanes Creek] in Union [County, North Carolina]. This is the only stream of this name in the United States.CourseNorkett Branch rises about 4 miles southwest of Sturdivants Crossroads, North Carolina. Norkett Branch then flows generally north with curves to meet Lanes Creek about 1 mile northwest of Sturdivants Crossroads, North Carolina.WatershedNorkett Branch drains of area, receives about 48.3 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 465.89 and is about 40% forested.