Guthrie Branch (C and D Canal tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guthrie Branch |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to C and D Canal |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Long Creek divide about 0.2 miles east of Pencader Farms, Delaware 70 ft (21 m) 39°33′26″N 075°44′47″W / 39.55722°N 75.74639°W |
| River mouth | C and D Canal about 1.5 miles east of Chesapeake City, Maryland 0 ft (0 m) 39°32′25″N 075°45′38″W / 39.54028°N 75.76056°W |
| Length | 2.11 mi (3.40 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | C and D Canal |
| Basin size | 2.21 square miles (5.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Frazer Road, Chesapeake City Road |
Guthrie Branch is a small stream, about 2.11 mi (3.40 km) long. It flows into the C and D Canal in New Castle County, Delaware. This stream is considered a "first-order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that doesn't have other streams flowing into it before it joins a larger body of water.
Other Names for Guthrie Branch
Sometimes, small streams or creeks have more than one name. According to the Geographic Names Information System, Guthrie Branch has also been known as:
- Guthrie Run
Where Guthrie Branch Starts and Ends
Guthrie Branch begins in New Castle County, Delaware. Its source is near the area where the land divides the water flow for Long Creek. This spot is about 0.2 miles east of a place called Pencader Farms.
From there, Guthrie Branch flows generally south. It travels until it reaches the C and D Canal. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles east of Chesapeake City, Maryland.
About the Guthrie Branch Area
The area that Guthrie Branch drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 2.21 square miles (5.7 km2) of land.
Each year, this area gets a good amount of rain, about 44.9 inches. A significant part of the watershed, about 26.2%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
