Dragon Creek (Delaware River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dragon Creek
Dragon Creek from Clarks Corner Road
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Delaware River
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	New Castle
City	Delaware City
Physical characteristics
Main source	Belltown Run divide about 0.25 miles west of Kirkwood, Delaware 80 ft (24 m) 39°44′44″N 075°42′19″W / 39.74556°N 75.70528°W / 39.74556; -75.70528
River mouth	Delaware River Delaware City, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°35′00″N 075°35′30″W / 39.58333°N 75.59167°W / 39.58333; -75.59167
Length	7.69 mi (12.38 km)
Basin features
Progression	east
River system	Delaware River
Basin size	12.58 square miles (32.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Clifton Drive, Jeffrey Pine Drive, Lovers Lane, Red Lion Road, S Dragon Drive, McCoy Road, DE 1, US 13, Clarks Corner Road, DE 9

Dragon Creek is a small river, about 7.69 kilometers (or 4.78 miles) long. It flows into the mighty Delaware River in New Castle County, Delaware. It's like a smaller stream that feeds into a much bigger river.

Where Does Dragon Creek Start?

Dragon Creek begins its journey near Kirkwood, Delaware. It starts in an area called the Belltown Run divide. This starting point is about 0.25 miles west of Kirkwood. The water here is about 80 feet (24 meters) above sea level.

Dragon Creek's Journey

From its start, Dragon Creek flows generally east. It travels through New Castle County. Along its path, many bridges cross over it. These include Clifton Drive, Lovers Lane, and US 13. Finally, the creek reaches its end in Delaware City, Delaware. Here, it joins the Delaware River. At this point, the creek is at sea level.

What is a Watershed?

A watershed is all the land where water flows into a specific river or stream. Dragon Creek's watershed covers about 12.58 square miles (32.6 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 44.4 inches (113 cm). About 7.9% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means trees and plants help to keep the water clean.

Maps of Dragon Creek

Here are some maps to help you understand Dragon Creek better. One map shows the path it takes. The other map shows its entire watershed.

This map shows the path Dragon Creek takes from its source to the Delaware River.

This map highlights the entire area that drains water into Dragon Creek.