Washington County Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Washington County, Alabama, United States at coordinates 31.2517° N, 88.3647° W. Covering a total surface area of 899.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,593 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Washington County Basin is located in Washington County, Alabama, United States. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 31.2517° N, 88.3647° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Washington County Basin features an elevation/height of 70 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Washington County Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Washington County Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.
| Drainage Area | 899.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 12.00° |
| Precipitation | 1593 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 30 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 70 m |
| Area | 899.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Hippotherium plicatile
Erethizon kleini
Auchenia minimus
Bison antiquus
Pitymys aratai
Brachyostracon cylindricum
Wyonycteris primitivus
Metaxytherium floridanum
Erolia penepusilla
Aizengyps toomeyae
Colinus suilium
Querquedula floridiana
Neophrontops slaughteri
Colinus hibbardi
Halimornis thompsoni
Tympanonesiotes wetmorei
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Rhineura floridana
Apalone amorense
Ophisaurus compressus
Plestiodon laticeps
Crotalus viridis
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Micropterus salmoides
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Ictalurus punctatus
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abgrallaspis colorata
Abra aequalis
Abacion lactarium
Abacidus fallax
Ablabesmyia simpsoni
Abertella aberti
Abgrallaspis liriodendri
Abra nitens
Dracunculus vulgaris
Smilax pulverulenta
Smilax laurifolia
Carex buxbaumii
Serenoa repens
Sabal etonia
Abietites macrocarpus
Abietites marylandicus
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
899.1 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.89 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
648 mm
Mean Discharge
18.473 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 40.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
Be the first explorer to rate and share your experience here!
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Capture the majesty of Washington County Basin through the eyes of the community.
The gallery is currently empty. Start the journey by uploading the first photo!
