Bearhole Ditch (Dirickson Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bearhole Ditch |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Dirickson Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Vines Creek divide about 1 mile north of Selbyville, Delaware 40 ft (12 m) 38°29′19″N 075°13′07″W / 38.48861°N 75.21861°W |
| River mouth | Dirickson Creek about 0.1 miles north of Johnson, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°28′50″N 075°08′11″W / 38.48056°N 75.13639°W |
| Length | 4.57 mi (7.35 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east |
| River system | Little Assawoman Bay |
| Basin size | 7.78 square miles (20.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | DE 17 Gum Road Hudson Road Deer Run Road Bearhole Road Johnson Road DE 20 |
Bearhole Ditch is a small stream, also known as a ditch, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It flows for about 4.57 miles (7.35 km) and is a "tributary." This means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Bearhole Ditch flows into Dirickson Creek.
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What is Bearhole Ditch?
Bearhole Ditch is a natural waterway that helps carry water across the land. It's called a "ditch" because it's a relatively small, narrow stream. It plays an important role in the local water system.
Where Does Bearhole Ditch Flow?
The stream starts in an area called the Vines Creek divide. This is about one mile north of a town called Selbyville in Sussex County, Delaware. From there, Bearhole Ditch generally flows towards the east.
It continues its journey until it reaches Dirickson Creek. This meeting point is about 0.1 miles north of a place called Johnson, Delaware. So, it begins near Selbyville and ends by joining Dirickson Creek.
Other Names for Bearhole Ditch
Over time, some places get different names. According to the Geographic Names Information System, Bearhole Ditch has also been known by a couple of other names. These historical names include "Bear Hole Ditch" and sometimes even "Dirickson Creek."
The Land Around Bearhole Ditch
The area of land that drains water into Bearhole Ditch is called its watershed. Imagine all the rain that falls on this land eventually flowing into the ditch. The watershed for Bearhole Ditch covers about 7.78 square miles (20.15 sq km).
This area receives a good amount of rain each year, about 44.8 inches (114 cm). About 3.5% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means there are some trees and natural areas around the ditch.
