Black Branch 2

Summary: Front Looking downstream, a very small stream channel is visible cutting through a rural residential landscape. The channel is narrow with low flow, bordered by dormant brown vegetation on the left and mowed grass lawn extending to the right. A white residential house with utility pole and power lines is visible in the mid-ground on the right side. Right View to the right bank (facing downstream) shows a wide expanse of mowed dormant lawn/pasture extending uphill toward scattered bare deciduous trees, a white outbuilding or shed in the far left, and an older barn with a red/rusted metal roof on the right. The landscape is open rural residential with very limited riparian buffer. Back Looking upstream, the small stream channel is visible running along the edge of mowed lawn on the left and dense dormant shrub/brush vegetation on the right. The channel appears narrow and incised with dark muddy water. Mowed grass extends directly to the channel edge on the left bank with no riparian buffer. Trees line the stream corridor in the distance. Left View to the left bank (facing downstream) shows the stream channel with dense dormant shrub and brush vegetation along the bank edge and beyond. An evergreen tree (likely eastern red cedar) stands prominently on the far bank. Open agricultural or pasture field is visible beyond the brush. Water pools are visible in the channel below, appearing brown and turbid. The stream appears incised below the surrounding landscape.

Summary: Front Looking downstream, a very small stream channel is visible on the left side of the view, running along the edge of a mowed grass yard. The channel is narrow, incised, and bordered by dormant brown vegetation and brush. Scattered deciduous trees in bare condition and a few evergreens line the stream corridor. A red barn/outbuilding is visible in the far left background beyond agricultural fields. Right Looking toward the right bank, the view is dominated by a large mowed grass yard extending uphill to a rural residential property with a white house, outbuildings, and sheds. A utility pole with overhead electric lines is prominently visible. The yard is closely mowed with no riparian buffer between the lawn and the stream bank. Trees along the property are deciduous and bare. Back Looking upstream, the view shows a mowed grass area extending to the left with bare deciduous trees scattered about. An old structure with a rusted tin roof (possibly a barn or cabin) is visible in the middle distance. The stream corridor is barely visible to the right side with dormant shrubs and brush lining it. The landscape is gently rolling rural terrain with mixed pasture and scattered trees. Left Looking toward the left bank, the small stream channel is clearly visible with very low flow over exposed bedrock or flat rock substrate. The channel is narrow and incised with steep eroded banks showing bare soil and exposed rock. Beyond the channel, dormant brush and weedy vegetation extend to open agricultural fields with a red barn visible in the far distance. A single evergreen tree (likely eastern red cedar) stands prominently near the channel. The rock in the streambed appears to be flat, layered limestone - examining carefully for concrete indicators: the rock shows natural geological layering consistent with Middle Tennessee limestone bedrock, not concrete.

Summary: Front Looking downstream, a small narrow stream channel is visible flowing through a rural area. The left bank has dense dormant shrubs and a few scattered trees including an eastern red cedar, with agricultural fields visible in the background including a red barn structure. The right bank has mowed grass extending to the stream edge with minimal riparian buffer. Right The right bank (left when facing downstream) shows a wide expanse of mowed grass lawn extending to a white residential house with an outbuilding/carport. A utility pole with power lines is visible. The lawn is mowed right up to the stream edge with essentially no riparian buffer. A few scattered deciduous trees are present in the yard, mostly bare. Back Looking upstream, the narrow stream channel is visible on the right side of the frame with shallow water flowing through it. The left side shows a wide mowed lawn extending to several outbuildings and an older farmhouse with a metal roof. The stream bank on the right has dormant shrubby vegetation. Some flat rock material is visible in and along the stream bed which could be natural limestone outcrops consistent with the region's geology. Left The left bank (right bank when facing downstream) shows the stream channel with moderately steep eroding banks. Dense dormant shrubby vegetation lines the bank top with some scattered cedars and deciduous trees. Beyond the narrow riparian strip, agricultural pasture or hay fields extend into the distance. Exposed soil and some rock fragments are visible along the bank face. The bank shows active erosion with undercut areas.

Summary: Front Looking downstream along a very small, narrow stream channel cutting through a narrow riparian corridor of eastern red cedar and bare deciduous trees. The channel bed is exposed limestone/rock substrate with very little water. Beyond the narrow tree line on the left, open agricultural pasture/field is visible with structures in the far distance. Right Looking to the right bank (right when facing downstream), an open mowed grass field extends to residential/agricultural structures including a carport with a vehicle, outbuildings, and scattered deciduous trees. The mowed lawn extends nearly to the stream bank edge with only a very thin strip of unmowed vegetation as a buffer. Power lines are visible in the distance. Back Looking upstream, the narrow stream channel is visible with shallow water flowing over a rocky limestone bed. Eastern red cedar trees dominate the narrow riparian strip on the right (left bank when facing downstream). A mowed green lawn extends from the left side (right bank) nearly to the channel edge. A barn or rural structure with a metal roof is visible in the distance beyond the mowed field. The channel has exposed rock substrate with some pooled water. Left Looking to the left bank (left when facing downstream), eastern red cedar trees and bare deciduous trees form a narrow riparian fringe. Beyond this thin tree line, open agricultural pasture extends to a large red barn/agricultural building in the distance. Dense vine growth and shrubs are visible in the understory of the narrow tree corridor. The pasture appears dormant with brown grass.

Summary: Front Looking downstream, a narrow stream channel curves slightly to the right through a rural landscape. The left bank has scattered deciduous trees (bare) and one evergreen (likely eastern red cedar). The right bank is bordered by dormant grass and herbaceous vegetation with a residential structure visible in the far right background. The channel is very narrow with shallow water. Right Right bank (left bank when facing downstream) shows a gently sloping mowed/grazed pasture rising to a white farmhouse with carport, a red truck, and utility poles. The riparian buffer is essentially absent on this side - grass extends nearly to the stream bank edge with only dormant herbaceous weeds providing minimal bank protection. A barn or outbuilding is visible to the far right. Back Looking upstream, the narrow stream channel is visible winding through a narrow corridor of scattered trees including an evergreen (eastern red cedar) and bare deciduous trees. Rocky/stony substrate is visible in the channel bed. The banks are low with dormant herbaceous vegetation. Open agricultural fields extend on both sides beyond the thin tree line. The bed substrate includes flat, angular stone pieces that could be natural limestone or potentially placed material. Left Left bank (right bank when facing downstream) shows a narrow strip of deciduous trees and shrubs along the stream, mostly bare in winter. Beyond the thin riparian corridor, expansive agricultural fields extend to the distance with a red barn or farm building visible in the background. The bank appears moderately steep with some root exposure and bare soil. Vines and dormant herbaceous understory are present along the bank top.

Summary: Front Looking downstream, a very small stream channel winds through a rural pastoral landscape. The channel is narrow (roughly 2-4 feet wide) with shallow brown water flowing over rocky/silty substrate. Scattered bare deciduous trees line the corridor with dormant grass on both sides. A small structure or equipment item (possibly a deer stand or old equipment) is visible in the mid-ground left of center. Right Looking to the right bank (when facing downstream), the view shows a gently sloping open pasture/lawn area rising uphill toward a rural residential property with a white building, carport with a red truck, utility pole, and scattered mature bare deciduous trees. The grass is a mix of green and dormant brown. The riparian buffer on this side is essentially absent — mowed grass extends close to the stream bank. Back Looking upstream, the narrow stream channel is visible with shallow brown water flowing over rocky substrate. The left bank shows moderate erosion with bare soil and exposed rock/rubble along the bank edge. Dormant grass and scattered trees are visible on both sides. Some flat rock pieces are visible at the bank edge — these appear to be natural limestone fragments consistent with the local Middle Tennessee geology, showing natural layering and irregular edges rather than engineered placement. Left Looking to the left bank (when facing downstream), the view shows an open agricultural/pasture landscape with scattered bare deciduous trees and one large evergreen tree (likely eastern red cedar). A fenceline is partially visible. In the far background, a red structure (possibly a barn) is visible through the trees. The riparian buffer is very narrow to absent, with open pasture extending close to the channel. Dormant grass and dead herbaceous material dominate the ground cover.

Summary: Front Looking downstream, a very narrow stream channel (approximately 2-4 feet wide) winds through a rural landscape with dormant deciduous trees. The channel has shallow, brownish water with exposed limestone/rock substrate visible. Banks are low and vegetated with dormant grass and herbaceous material. Some woody debris (fallen branches) crosses the channel. A green shrub (possibly evergreen or early-leafing invasive) is visible on the right bank. Right Looking toward the right bank (left bank when facing downstream), a mowed lawn slopes upward toward a residential property with a garage/outbuilding, parked vehicles including a boat, and a utility pole. The riparian buffer is minimal — just a few scattered trees at the bank edge with the lawn extending nearly to the stream. The bank drops off steeply from the mowed yard to the channel. Back Looking upstream, the narrow stream channel continues through a rural/pastoral landscape. The channel is very narrow (2-3 feet wide) with shallow brown water flowing over what appears to be natural limestone bedrock and gravel. Banks are low with dormant grass and sparse deciduous trees. The left side shows mowed grass extending toward a residential area, while the right side has more natural herbaceous vegetation. The stream has low sinuosity in this section. Left Looking toward the left bank (right bank when facing downstream), a wide open pastoral/agricultural field extends to the distance with a red barn visible in the background. The field is dominated by dormant tall grass and herbaceous vegetation (likely old-field or hay field). A few scattered deciduous trees are present along the stream corridor but the riparian buffer is extremely thin, transitioning quickly to open pasture. The landscape is gently rolling.

Summary: Front Looking downstream, a very narrow shallow stream channel flows through a semi-rural landscape. The channel is 3-5 feet wide with exposed rocky/rubble substrate. Bare deciduous trees line the channel corridor. Beyond the riparian zone, open pasture/agricultural fields extend on both sides. Some scattered litter is visible along the channel margins. Right Looking toward the right bank (left bank when facing downstream from upstream), the view shows a mowed grass area transitioning to open pasture/agricultural fields. Bare deciduous trees stand along the bank with some brush piles and debris. Power/utility lines are visible in the background. A structure (possibly a barn or shed) is partially visible in the far left background. The bank shows moderate height with some bare soil and erosion evident. Back Looking upstream, the stream bank is heavily vegetated with dense shrubs and invasive-looking evergreen vegetation (likely privet or bush honeysuckle retaining green leaves in early spring). A large bare deciduous tree stands prominently. The bank appears steep with exposed roots and soil. Open pasture is visible beyond the vegetation. The stream channel is partially visible at lower right with flowing water over rocky substrate. Left Looking toward the left bank (right bank facing downstream), open pasture/agricultural land extends into the distance with scattered deciduous trees. The stream channel is visible at the left edge of the frame with flowing turbid water. The bank is low with grass and herbaceous vegetation. The landscape is flat to gently rolling with dormant winter/early spring grass. A fence post is visible suggesting agricultural use. The riparian buffer is very narrow here, transitioning quickly to open grassland.

Summary: Front Looking downstream toward a concrete box culvert that passes under a road embankment. The stream is pooled with brown, turbid water reflecting bare tree branches. A debris jam of woody material sits on the left bank just upstream of the culvert entrance. Yellow utility markers are visible on the road embankment above the culvert. Right Looking to the right bank (when facing downstream), the view shows a gently sloping grassy area with scattered deciduous trees, all leafless. The ground is a mix of green grass and leaf litter. A structure or building is visible in the background through the bare trees. The bank rises gradually from the stream channel. There appears to be some litter scattered in the area. Back Looking upstream, the channel narrows significantly and appears to have exposed bedrock or possibly concrete substrate. The stream is very shallow with water barely covering the bed surface. The left bank shows bare soil and erosion with exposed rocky/gravelly material. A vehicle is visible in the background on the left, suggesting proximity to a road or parking area. The right bank has dormant herbaceous vegetation and small trees. Left Looking to the left bank (when facing downstream), dense herbaceous vegetation and vine growth are visible, with scattered small deciduous trees in bare winter condition. Beyond the vegetation, an agricultural field or pasture is visible with a red barn structure in the distance. The riparian buffer here is narrow with a mix of dormant grass, vines, and weedy growth. Some green vine growth suggests possible invasive species (Japanese honeysuckle or similar evergreen vine).

Summary: Front Looking downstream toward a concrete box culvert under a road embankment. The culvert has concrete wingwalls on both sides and appears to be a single-cell box approximately 6-8 feet wide and 4-5 feet tall. Water is pooled in front of the culvert entrance with brown, turbid water. A utility pole with overhead power lines is visible on the left bank. The road embankment is grass-covered. Right Looking toward the right bank (left bank when facing downstream), showing a road embankment rising steeply with dormant grass and dead herbaceous vegetation. Overhead power lines cross the scene. In the background, a white building or structure is visible across a green grassy area. Scattered bare deciduous trees line the bank area. Dense tangles of dormant vines and brush are present at the bank edge. Back Looking upstream showing the stream channel flowing toward the camera through an agricultural/pastoral landscape. The water is brown and turbid with moderate flow. A large deciduous tree stands on the right bank with extensive vine growth. Both banks are low to moderate height with dormant grass and sparse woody vegetation. Open pasture or hayfields extend on both sides. A structure or house is visible in the far left background. Left Looking toward the left bank (right bank when facing downstream) showing open agricultural fields extending to the horizon. A red barn is visible in the middle distance. The bank edge is visible in the foreground with exposed soil, dormant roots, and debris. Yellow utility markers (likely gas pipeline) are visible in the field. Overhead power lines cross the scene. The bank shows moderate erosion with exposed roots and bare soil at the waterline.

Summary: Front Looking downstream into a concrete box culvert that carries the stream under a road embankment. The culvert is a cast-in-place concrete structure with visible header beam and wingwalls. Water is flowing through the culvert with turbid brown color. The road embankment above is covered with dormant grass and some green growth. Right Looking at the right bank (right when facing downstream) showing the side of the concrete box culvert structure with its wingwall extending along the bank. The concrete wall is weathered with some moss growth. Above the culvert, the road embankment rises with dormant grass and bare deciduous trees. Overhead electric utility lines cross the scene. Beyond the culvert, residential properties and vehicles are visible in the distance. Back Looking upstream from the culvert entrance showing a small stream channel flowing through a rural agricultural landscape. The stream has turbid brown water with a sand/silt bed visible beneath. Banks are low to moderate with sparse dormant vegetation, bare deciduous trees, and some brush. A white building/barn is visible on the left bank side. Open agricultural fields extend to the right. The riparian buffer is narrow with only scattered trees. Left Looking to the left bank (left when facing downstream) showing an open agricultural field with dormant grass/pasture extending to the horizon. A utility pole with power lines stands near the bank edge. The bank is eroding with exposed soil and roots. A piece of litter (appears to be a plastic bag or similar) is visible in the water. A concrete block or remnant is visible near the base of the utility pole. A red barn is visible in the far distance across the field.

Summary: Front Looking downstream (direction of travel) from inside a large concrete box culvert. The downstream opening reveals a narrow stream channel with shallow water continuing through a wooded area with mostly bare deciduous trees and early spring green growth. Small rock fragments and sediment deposits visible at the culvert outlet. The stream narrows significantly beyond the culvert opening. Right The right side view shows the interior right wall (right bank when facing downstream) of a large concrete box culvert. The wall is cast-in-place concrete with visible panel joints, green algae/moss growth on the lower half, and orange-brown staining on upper portions. A circular weephole is visible near the base of the wall. Beyond the culvert edge, bare deciduous trees and some herbaceous vegetation are visible on the right bank. Back Looking upstream (back toward the approach) from inside the concrete box culvert. The view shows the culvert extending upstream with the inlet opening visible in the distance. Shallow brown water flows across the concrete floor. A person wearing a Petzl helmet and safety gear (the survey team member) is visible on the right side. The left culvert wall shows green algae growth and orange-brown staining. Light enters from the upstream opening where debris accumulation and vegetation are partially visible. Left The left side view shows a survey team member wearing a yellow Petzl helmet, safety harness, and wading gear standing inside the concrete box culvert near the left wall. The left wall is cast-in-place concrete with heavy green algae/moss growth on the lower half and orange-brown mineral staining above. A circular weephole is visible near the base of the wall. The concrete floor beneath is covered with a thin layer of sandy-brown sediment and shallow water.

Summary: Front Looking downstream, the view shows dense multi-stemmed shrubby vegetation (likely bush honeysuckle) dominating the center of the frame. A narrow shallow stream channel is visible on the right side flowing through a small incised channel. To the left, a mowed grass area and what appears to be a commercial/institutional area with a building and light pole visible in the background. Some litter is visible on the ground. Right Looking to the right bank (when facing downstream), the view shows sparse deciduous trees and shrubs mostly in bare or early-leaf condition. The ground is covered with gravel, small rocks, and some green herbaceous growth. Residential structures are faintly visible in the background through the bare trees. The terrain appears relatively flat with scattered volunteer woody vegetation. Back Looking upstream (back), a concrete box culvert is clearly visible carrying the stream under what appears to be a road embankment. The culvert has concrete headwalls and wingwalls. The stream flows from the culvert opening with shallow water over a gravel/cobble bed. The road embankment above is grassed. Bare deciduous trees line the left side of the channel. Overhead utility lines are visible. Some angular rock fragments near the culvert apron may be concrete debris or placed stone. Left Looking at the left bank (when facing downstream), a concrete wingwall or headwall structure is visible on the left side, part of the culvert system seen in the back view. Dense multi-stemmed shrubs (likely bush honeysuckle) fill the area between the concrete structure and the bank. The road embankment rises steeply behind with mowed grass. A grassy hillslope extends upward. Overhead utility lines are visible. Some litter including what appears to be a white PVC pipe fragment is on the ground. Gravel and rubble are scattered at the base.