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Bundicks Branch
Location of Bundicks Branch mouth
Location of Bundicks Branch mouth
Location of Bundicks Branch mouth
Location of Bundicks Branch mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Love Creek
Country United States
State Delaware
County Sussex
Physical characteristics
Main source Simpler Branch divide
about 0.5 miles west of Anderson Corner
42 ft (13 m)
38°42′00″N 075°16′48″W / 38.70000°N 75.28000°W / 38.70000; -75.28000
River mouth Love Creek
Goslee Millpond
3 ft (0.91 m)
38°43′06″N 075°11′25″W / 38.71833°N 75.19028°W / 38.71833; -75.19028
Length 7.01 mi (11.28 km)
Basin features
Progression generally east
River system Rehoboth Bay
Basin size 7.00 square miles (18.1 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges Rust Road
Harbeson Road
Cool Spring Road
Hopkins Road
DE 23

Bundicks Branch is a small stream, about 7.01 mi (11.28 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It flows into a larger stream called Love Creek. Think of it as a smaller helper stream that joins a bigger one!

Bundicks Branch: A Delaware Stream

Bundicks Branch is an important part of the local water system in Sussex County, Delaware. It helps carry water across the land.

Where Does It Start and End?

Bundicks Branch begins its journey near a place called Anderson Corner in Sussex County, Delaware. It starts about 0.5 miles west of this spot. From there, the stream flows mostly towards the east. Its journey ends when it meets Love Creek inside a pond called Goslee Millpond.

What's in a Name?

Sometimes, streams and rivers have more than one name. Historically, Bundicks Branch was also known as "Bundick's Creek." This is common for many natural features.

The Land Around the Stream

The area of land that Bundicks Branch drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 7.00 square miles (18.1 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Bundicks Branch. About 27.7% of this land is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and provides homes for wildlife.

Crossing the Stream

Several roads have bridges that cross over Bundicks Branch. These bridges help people travel easily. Some of the roads that cross the stream include:

  • Rust Road
  • Harbeson Road
  • Cool Spring Road
  • Hopkins Road
  • DE 23
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