Comments:
Segment exhibits vertical stream type departure and single-thread channel, in contrast to overall inferred reference stream type of D-braided. Channel flows across alluvial fan feature that is revealed by concentric topographic contours, and which is identified as an alluvial fan by surficial geologic mapping. Valley width is reduced somewhat by Kansas Rd to the southwest and North Rd to the northeast, but not significantly enough to change the confinement ratio (Very Broad). A few residential homes are located along both banks; otherwise land use is young-growth forest. Berms are present along both banks in vicinity of the two road crossings: Kansas Rd bridge and VT Route 7. Straightening of the channel is inferred in these locations. The present alignment of VT Route 7 was constructed between 1980 and 1986 based on review of historic aerial photographs. Possible (historic) tributary rejuvenation evident at a LB tributary confluence approx 500 ft upstream of VT Rt 7 bridge. Small apparent irrigation withdrawal site along LB approx 950 ft downstream of Kansas Rd bridge.