Table 3. Average gradients and percent slopes for stream reaches third order and larger on the Spring River, North Fork of the Spring River, Center Creek, and Shoal Creek.
Stream Name Order Avg. Gradient (ft/mile) Percent/Slope
Spring River 7 2.33 0.42
6 4.87 .092
5 6.27 .119
4 11.65 .221
3 26.32 .498
North Fork 6 1.88 .036
Spring River 5 3.96 .075
4* <10.00* <.189*
3 22.22 .421
Shoal Creek 6 5.72 .108
5 7.01 .133
4 14.24 .270
3 32.79 .621
Center Creek 6 5.23 .099
5 7.26 .138
4 13.08 .248
3 21.05 .399

*No contour lines transect this reach of the North Fork of the Spring River.

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