Asketum Branch (Tyndall Branch tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Asketum Branch |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Tyndall Branch |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Shoal Branch divide about 0.25 miles southeast of Jones Crossroads 54 ft (16 m) 38°36′01″N 075°26′10″W / 38.60028°N 75.43611°W |
| River mouth | Tyndall Branch about 0.5 miles north of Hardscrabble 30 ft (9.1 m) 38°37′24″N 075°28′41″W / 38.62333°N 75.47806°W |
| Length | 2.23 mi (3.59 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 3.13 square miles (8.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Hardscrabble Road E Trap Pond Road James Road Hardscrabble Road Beaver Dam Branch |
Asketum Branch is a small stream, about 2.23 mi (3.59 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Asketum Branch flows into Tyndall Branch.
Where Asketum Branch Flows
Asketum Branch begins in an area called the Shoal Branch divide. This is about 0.25 miles southeast of a place known as Jones Crossroads. The stream starts in Sussex County, Delaware.
From its starting point, Asketum Branch flows generally towards the northwest. It continues its journey until it meets Tyndall Branch. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles north of a community called Hardscrabble.
The Asketum Branch Area
The land area that drains water into Asketum Branch is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 3.13 square miles (8.1 km2) of land. The stream and its surrounding area receive a good amount of rain each year, about 45.1 inches.
About 10.35% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means that a good portion of the area around the stream is still natural woodland.
Several roads cross over Asketum Branch. These include Hardscrabble Road, E Trap Pond Road, and James Road.
