Dividing Creek (Pocomoke River tributary) facts for kids

Dividing Creek is a cool waterway in Maryland, USA. It's about 19.1-mile-long (30.7 km), which is like driving for 20-30 minutes! This creek is a "tributary," meaning it's a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river. For Dividing Creek, that bigger river is the Pocomoke River.

Dividing Creek is located on the Delmarva Peninsula, which is a large piece of land shared by Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

Where Does Dividing Creek Start and End?

Dividing Creek begins its journey in Wicomico County, Maryland. As it flows, it actually forms a natural border! It marks the line between two other counties in Maryland: Somerset County and Worcester County.

The creek eventually flows into the Pocomoke River. The area where it meets the Pocomoke River is very close to sea level. This means the land around the creek is quite flat and low, typical of a "coastal plain."

What is a Watershed?

The entire area that drains water into Dividing Creek is called its "watershed." Think of it like a giant bowl where all the rain and snow that falls within that bowl eventually flows into the creek.

• The watershed of Dividing Creek is part of the Atlantic coastal plain. This is a flat, low-lying area along the Atlantic Ocean.
• Because it's so flat, the water in the creek quickly reaches the same level as the sea when it gets close to the Pocomoke River.

A Bit of History Along the Creek

Long ago, before the year 1742, there was an important building near Dividing Creek. This was the original county courthouse for Somerset County.

• The courthouse was located not far from where Dividing Creek flows into the Pocomoke River.
• It was situated on the west side of the creek. This shows that Dividing Creek was an important landmark even hundreds of years ago!