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Cod Creek
Map of Cod Creek mouth location
Map of Cod Creek mouth location
Map of Cod Creek mouth location
Map of Cod Creek mouth location
Location of Cod Creek mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Nanticoke River
Country United States
State Delaware
County Sussex
Physical characteristics
Main source Mill Branch divide
about 1 mile northeast of Columbia, Delaware
45 ft (14 m)
38°30′01″N 075°39′07″W / 38.50028°N 75.65194°W / 38.50028; -75.65194
River mouth Nanticoke River
about 0.75 miles northeast of Sharptown, Maryland
0 ft (0 m)
38°33′22″N 075°41′39″W / 38.55611°N 75.69417°W / 38.55611; -75.69417
Length 5.51 mi (8.87 km)
Basin features
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River system Nanticoke River
Basin size 6.04 square miles (15.6 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Owens Branch
  • Right:
    Kinniken Evans Ditch
Bridges John Cooper Road, DE 24, Shockley Road, Old Sharptown Road

Cod Creek is a small but important waterway, about 5.51 mi (8.87 km) long. It flows through Sussex County, Delaware, and is a branch, or tributary, of the larger Nanticoke River.

Where Does Cod Creek Start and End?

Cod Creek begins its journey about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of a place called Columbia, Delaware. This is where the creek rises, meaning its source is located here.

From its starting point, the creek flows generally towards the northwest. It continues its path until it joins the Nanticoke River. This meeting point, or mouth, is about 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) northeast of Sharptown, Maryland.

What is a Watershed?

A watershed is like a giant bowl or area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common body of water, like a river or creek. Cod Creek's watershed covers an area of about 6.04 square miles (15.6 km2).

How Does Rain Affect the Watershed?

The Cod Creek watershed gets a good amount of rain each year, about 44.4 inches (113 centimeters). This precipitation is very important for keeping the creek flowing and healthy.

What is the Land Like?

About 11% of the land in the Cod Creek watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean by filtering out pollution and preventing soil from washing away.

Bridges Over Cod Creek

Several roads cross over Cod Creek, allowing people and vehicles to travel easily. These bridges include:

  • John Cooper Road
  • Delaware Route 24 (DE 24)
  • Shockley Road
  • Old Sharptown Road

These bridges are important parts of the local transportation system.

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