Waxhaw Branch


Waxhaw Branch is a long 2nd order tributary to Lanes Creek in Union County, North Carolina. This is the only stream of this name in the United States.

Course

Waxhaw Branch rises about 5 miles southeast of Rock Rest, North Carolina. Waxhaw Branch then flows generally southeast with curves to meet Lanes Creek about 1.5 miles southeast of Allens Crossroads, North Carolina.

Watershed

Waxhaw Branch drains of area, receives about 48.4 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 430.40 and is about 42% forested.