Augustine Creek (Delaware Bay tributary) facts for kids
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Delaware Bay |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
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| Main source | divide between Augustine Creek, Scott Run, and Drawyers Creek Boyds Corner, Delaware 30 ft (9.1 m) 39°30′06″N 075°39′32″W / 39.50167°N 75.65889°W |
| River mouth | Delaware Bay Augustine Beach, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°29′44″N 075°35′13″W / 39.49556°N 75.58694°W |
| Length | 4.54 mi (7.31 km) |
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| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Delaware Bay |
| Basin size | 6.19 square miles (16.0 km2) |
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Augustine Creek is a small waterway in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It flows for about 4.54 mi (7.31 km) (which is about 7.3 kilometers). This creek is a tributary, meaning it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger body of water. In this case, Augustine Creek flows into the Delaware Bay.
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What is Augustine Creek?
Augustine Creek is a natural stream located in the state of Delaware. It's not a very long creek, but it plays an important role in the local environment.
Where Does It Start and End?
Augustine Creek begins near a place called Boyds Corner, Delaware. It starts at an elevation of about 30 ft (9.1 m) (about 9 meters) above sea level. From there, it generally flows towards the east.
The creek ends where it meets the Delaware Bay. This meeting point is near Augustine Beach, Delaware. At its mouth, the creek is at sea level, which is 0 ft (0 m).
What Does "Tidal" Mean for the Creek?
For most of its journey, Augustine Creek is tidal. This means that the water level in the creek goes up and down with the ocean's tides. Just like the ocean, the creek's water rises during high tide and falls during low tide. This happens because it's so close to the Delaware Bay.
The Creek's Water System
Augustine Creek is part of a larger water system called the Delaware Bay system. This means all the water in the creek eventually flows into the Delaware Bay.
How Much Water Flows?
On average, about 7.11 cu ft/s (0.201 m3/s) of water flows out of Augustine Creek into the Delaware Bay. This measurement helps scientists understand how much water the creek carries.
What About Other Streams?
Augustine Creek has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. The map shows that both the left and right sides of Augustine Creek have these unnamed smaller streams joining it.
Where is Augustine Creek Located?
Augustine Creek is entirely within New Castle County, Delaware. This county is in the northern part of the state of Delaware.
