Bush River (Maryland) facts for kids

Amtrak bridge crossing Bush River

Bush River is a tidal estuary in Harford County, Maryland, located about 15 mi (24 km) northeast of Baltimore. The estuary extends from the community of Riverside, south for about 9 mi (14 km), to the Chesapeake Bay. The watershed area of tidal Bush River is 125 mi² (320 km²), and includes Aberdeen Proving Ground, a military facility.

Tributaries

Bush River has three principal tributaries: Bush Creek, Church Creek and Otter Point Creek. The smaller tributaries are:

Abbey Creek
Bear Cabin Branch
Bread and Cheese Branch
Broad Run
Bynum Run
Cod Creek
Coopers Creek
Cranberry Run
Deep Spring Branch
East Branch
Elbow Brook
Grays Run
Haha Branch

Heavenly Waters
High Bridge Branch
Hoops Branch
James Run
Kings Creek
Lauderick Creek
Long Branch
Monks Creek
Mountain Branch
Plumtree Run
Sod Run
West Branch
Winters Run

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