Indian Branch (Browns Branch tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Indian Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Browns Branch |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Murderkill River divide Melvins Crossroads, Delaware 35 ft (11 m) 38°57′45″N 075°31′47″W / 38.96250°N 75.52972°W |
| River mouth | Browns Branch about 1 mile southeast of Melvins Crossroads, Delaware 7 ft (2.1 m) 38°57′38″N 075°30′27″W / 38.96056°N 75.50750°W |
| Length | 0.94 mi (1.51 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | east |
| River system | Murderkill River |
| Basin size | 1.36 square miles (3.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Indian Branch is a small stream, about 0.94 mi (1.51 km) long, located in Kent County, Delaware. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Indian Branch flows into Browns Branch.
The Journey of Indian Branch
Indian Branch begins its journey near Melvins Crossroads, Delaware. This starting point is on the land that separates the Murderkill River system from other areas.
From there, the stream flows towards the east. After a short trip, it joins Browns Branch. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Melvins Crossroads.
Understanding the Watershed
Every stream and river has a "watershed." This is the entire area of land where all the water, from rain or melting snow, drains into that specific stream or river.
The Indian Branch watershed covers about 1.36 square miles (3.5 km2) of land. This area gets about 45.3 inches (115 cm) of rain each year. Only a small part of this watershed, about 3.3%, is covered by forests. This means most of the land around Indian Branch is open, perhaps used for farming or other purposes.
Maps of the Area
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