Double Run (Spring Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Double Run
Show map of Delaware Show map of the United States Location of Double Run mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Spring Creek
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Kent
Physical characteristics
Main source	Heron Drain divide about 0.25 miles north of Breezewood, Delaware 50 ft (15 m) 39°03′19″N 075°33′59″W / 39.05528°N 75.56639°W / 39.05528; -75.56639
River mouth	Spring Creek about 1.5 miles north of Frederica, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°01′41″N 075°28′50″W / 39.02806°N 75.48056°W / 39.02806; -75.48056
Length	6.65 mi (10.70 km)
Basin features
Progression	east and southeast
River system	Murderkill River
Basin size	9.27 square miles (24.0 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Thorndyk Branch Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	US 13, Barney Jenkins Road, Peachtree Run, Woodlytown Road, Irish Hill Road, Barretts Chapel Road

Double Run is a small stream, or 'tributary,' in Delaware. It flows for about 6.65 miles (10.70 km) and eventually joins a larger stream called Spring Creek. This stream is located in Kent County, Delaware.

What's in a Name? Other Names for Double Run

Sometimes, rivers and streams can have more than one name! Double Run has been known by a couple of other names in the past. These names were recorded by the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of place names.

• Amsterdam Branch
• Bucks Branch

Where Does Double Run Start and Go?

Double Run begins in an area called the Heron Drain divide. This starting point is about 0.25 miles north of a place called Breezewood, Delaware. From there, Double Run flows first towards the east and then turns to the southeast. It continues its journey until it meets Spring Creek. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles north of Frederica, Delaware.

What is a Watershed? Understanding Double Run's Area

A watershed is like a giant bowl that collects all the water that falls in a certain area. All the rain and snow that lands in this "bowl" eventually flows into one main river or stream. The Double Run watershed covers an area of about 9.27 square miles (24.01 square kilometers).

Precipitation and Forests in the Watershed

In the Double Run watershed, the area receives about 44.8 inches (114 cm) of rain and other precipitation each year. About 9.7% of this watershed is covered by forests. Forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.

Maps of Double Run

Course of Double Run (Spring Creek tributary)

Watershed of Double Run (Spring Creek tributary)