Chapel Branch (Lewes Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Chapel Branch from Chapel Branch Nature Preserve
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Location of Chapel Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Lewes Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Chapel Branch and Tanyard Branch about 1 mile south of Atlanta, Delaware 45 ft (14 m) 38°41′22″N 075°40′37″W / 38.68944°N 75.67694°W |
| River mouth | Lewes Creek Seaford, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°37′13″N 075°38′16″W / 38.62028°N 75.63778°W |
| Length | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 7.14 square miles (18.5 km2) |
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Chapel Branch is a small stream, or tributary, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It flows for about 6.4 miles (10.3 kilometers). This stream is an important part of the local water system. It eventually joins a larger creek.
What is Chapel Branch?
Chapel Branch is a stream that flows into Lewes Creek. A tributary is like a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one. Lewes Creek then flows into the Nanticoke River. This means Chapel Branch is part of the larger Nanticoke River system.
Where Does It Start and End?
Chapel Branch begins in Delaware, near a place called Atlanta, Delaware. It starts where the land divides the water flow between Chapel Branch and another stream called Tanyard Branch. The starting point is about 45 feet (14 meters) above sea level.
The stream then flows generally towards the southeast. It ends when it reaches Lewes Creek. This meeting point is near the town of Seaford, Delaware. At this point, the stream is at sea level, meaning it's very close to the ocean's height.
How Big is Its Area?
The area of land that drains water into Chapel Branch is called its basin. This basin covers about 7.14 square miles (18.5 square kilometers). This area includes all the land where rain and other water sources flow into Chapel Branch.
Chapel Branch has many smaller, unnamed streams that flow into it. These are called its tributaries. They join Chapel Branch from both its left and right sides as it flows.
