Crony Pond Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crony Pond Branch |
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Location of Crony Pond Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Toms Dam Branch |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
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| Main source | West Branch Gum Branch divide Owens, Delaware 50 ft (15 m) 38°48′29″N 075°31′37″W / 38.80806°N 75.52694°W |
| River mouth | Toms Dam Branch about 0.5 miles east of St. Johnstown, Delaware 46 ft (14 m) 38°48′28″N 075°33′13″W / 38.80778°N 75.55361°W |
| Length | 1.49 mi (2.40 km) |
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| Progression | west<ref name="geoviewer"> |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 0.57 square miles (1.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Crony Pond Branch is a small stream, or "tributary," located in Sussex County, Delaware. It flows into a larger stream called Toms Dam Branch. This stream is about 1.44 mi (2.32 km) long. It's the only stream in the entire United States with this unique name!
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What is Crony Pond Branch?
Crony Pond Branch is a "first-order stream." This means it's one of the smallest types of streams. It doesn't have any smaller streams flowing into it. Instead, it starts from its own source and then joins a larger stream.
Where Does it Start and End?
The stream begins in a place called Owens, Delaware. From there, it flows towards the west. After its journey, it meets up with the Toms Dam Branch. This meeting point is about half a mile east of a town called St. Johnstown.
The Area Around the Stream
The land area that drains water into Crony Pond Branch is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 0.57 square miles (1.5 km2).
Rainfall and Forests
The area around Crony Pond Branch gets a good amount of rain each year. On average, it receives about 45.4 inches of precipitation. About 9% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees that help keep the water clean.
