Arnell Creek (Love Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arnell Creek |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Love Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Munchy Branch divide at Breezewood, Delaware 20 ft (6.1 m) 38°42′55″N 075°08′06″W / 38.71528°N 75.13500°W |
| River mouth | Love Creek at Robinson Landing, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°41′24″N 075°08′16″W / 38.69000°N 75.13778°W |
| Length | 2.09 mi (3.36 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | South-southeast |
| River system | Rehoboth Bay |
| Basin size | 1.63 square miles (4.2 km2) |
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Arnell Creek is a small stream, or "creek," located in Sussex County, Delaware. It flows for about 2 miles (3.09 kilometers) and is a "first-order tributary" to a larger stream called Love Creek. This means Arnell Creek is one of the smallest streams that flows directly into Love Creek.
What's in a Name?
Sometimes, small streams like Arnell Creek have been known by different names over time. According to the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of place names, Arnell Creek has also been called:
- Arnells Creek
- Arnold Creek
Where Does Arnell Creek Flow?
Arnell Creek starts in an area called the Munchy Branch divide. This is near a place called Breezewood in Sussex County, Delaware. From there, the creek flows generally towards the south-southeast. It continues its journey until it joins a larger stream, Love Creek, at a spot known as Robinson Landing.
The Arnell Creek Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common point, like a river, lake, or ocean. The Arnell Creek watershed covers about 1.63 square miles. This area gets about 45.3 inches of rain each year. About 8% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
