Greens Branch (Duck Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Greens Branch |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Duck Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| City | Smyrna |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Providence Creek divide about 0.2 miles southwest of Alley Corners, Delaware 57 ft (17 m) 39°16′15″N 075°40′00″W / 39.27083°N 75.66667°W |
| River mouth | Duck Creek (Duck Creek Pond) Smyrna, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°15′49″N 075°39′44″W / 39.26361°N 75.66222°W |
| Length | 4.36 mi (7.02 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north-northeast |
| River system | Smyrna River |
| Basin size | 3.51 square miles (9.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Alley Corner Road, DE 6, North Main Street |
Greens Branch is a small stream, about 4.36 mi (7.02 km) long, located in Kent County, Delaware. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one called Duck Creek.
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What is Greens Branch?
Greens Branch is known as a "second-order tributary." This means it's a stream that forms when two smaller streams (first-order streams) join together. It then flows into a larger stream, which in this case is Duck Creek.
Historically, this stream has also been called "Duck Creek." This can sometimes be confusing since it flows into the main Duck Creek!
Where Does Greens Branch Start and End?
Greens Branch begins in Delaware, near a place called Alley Corners. It starts on the land that divides the water flowing into Greens Branch from the water flowing into Providence Creek. This starting point is about 57 ft (17 m) above sea level.
The stream then flows generally north-northeast. It ends when it joins Duck Creek in Smyrna, Delaware. At this point, it is at sea level, meaning it's at the same height as the ocean.
The Area Around Greens Branch
The land area that Greens Branch drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 3.51 square miles (9.1 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area will eventually flow into Greens Branch.
The area around Greens Branch gets a good amount of rain, about 44.7 inches each year. A small part of the watershed, about 2.8%, is covered by forests.
Bridges Over Greens Branch
Several roads cross over Greens Branch. These include:
- Alley Corner Road
- Delaware Route 6
- North Main Street
