Iron Branch (Whartons Branch tributary) facts for kids
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Iron Branch in Delaware
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Whartons Branch |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
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| Main source | confluence of Wiley Branch Ditch and Houston-Thorogood Ditch about 0.5 miles west-southwest of Phillips Hill 29 ft (8.8 m) 38°33′41″N 075°18′59″W / 38.56139°N 75.31639°W |
| River mouth | Whartons Branch Riverview, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°34′47″N 075°16′18″W / 38.57972°N 75.27167°W |
| Length | 1.16 mi (1.87 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally northeast |
| River system | Indian River |
| Basin size | 15.09 square miles (39.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Handy Road US 113 Mitchell Street |
Iron Branch is a small stream, about 1.16 miles (1.87 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Iron Branch flows into Whartons Branch.
Other Names for Iron Branch
Sometimes, Iron Branch has been known by another name. Historically, people have also called it:
- Duck Head Creek
Where Iron Branch Starts and Flows
Iron Branch begins where two smaller streams, called Wiley Branch Ditch and Houston-Thorogood Ditch, meet. This spot is about half a mile (0.8 km) west-southwest of a place called Phillips Hill in Sussex County, Delaware.
From there, Iron Branch flows generally towards the northeast. It continues its journey until it joins Whartons Branch in a town called Riverview, Delaware.
The Area Around Iron Branch
The land area that drains into Iron Branch is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 15.09 square miles (39.1 square kilometers).
The area around Iron Branch gets a good amount of rain each year, about 45.0 inches (114 cm). About 5.6% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
