Ash Gut (Murderkill River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ash Gut |
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Location of Ash Gut mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Murderkill River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Pratt Branch divide about 0.2 miles west of Frederica, Delaware 30 ft (9.1 m) 39°00′45″N 075°29′52″W / 39.01250°N 75.49778°W |
| River mouth | Murderkill River about 0.5 miles south of Frederica, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°59′42″N 075°28′14″W / 38.99500°N 75.47056°W |
| Length | 2.07 mi (3.33 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Murderkill River |
| Basin size | 2.94 square miles (7.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | DE 12, Carpenter Bridge Road |
Ash Gut is a small stream, about 2.07 miles (3.33 km) long, located in Kent County, Delaware. It is a 'tributary,' which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Ash Gut flows into the Murderkill River.
Where Ash Gut Flows
Ash Gut starts near a place called the Pratt Branch divide. This is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) west of Frederica, Delaware.
From its start, Ash Gut flows towards the southeast. It travels for about 2 miles before it joins the Murderkill River. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) south of Frederica, Delaware.
The Area Around Ash Gut
The area that Ash Gut drains is called its 'watershed.' This watershed covers about 2.94 square miles (7.61 square kilometers).
- Rainfall: The area around Ash Gut gets about 45.1 inches (114.6 cm) of rain each year.
- Forests: About 4.2% of the land in the Ash Gut watershed is covered by forests. This means most of the area is not forested.
Images for kids
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The path of Ash Gut, showing where it flows.
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A map showing the watershed area of Ash Gut.
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