Gum Branch (Nanticoke River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gum Branch
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Nanticoke River
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Sussex
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Gum Branch and Johnson Branch (Mispillion River) about 3 miles northwest of Ellendale, Delaware 55 ft (17 m) 38°50′04″N 075°29′08″W / 38.83444°N 75.48556°W / 38.83444; -75.48556
River mouth	Nanticoke River about 1 mile northwest of Coverdale Crossroads, Delaware 20 ft (6.1 m) 38°43′48″N 075°33′40″W / 38.73000°N 75.56111°W / 38.73000; -75.56111
Length	9.72 mi (15.64 km)
Basin features
Progression	southwest
River system	Nanticoke River
Basin size	37.35 square miles (96.7 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Parker Branch Gully Camp Ditch Right: Stallion Head Branch West Branch Gum Branch Toms Dam Branch

Gum Branch is a 9.72 mi (15.64 km) long tributary to Nanticoke River in Sussex County, Delaware. It is one of the major tributaries to the Nanticoke River in Delaware along with Deep Creek, Gravelly Branch, and Broad Creek.