Jordan Branch (Sewell Branch tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jordan Branch
Jordan Branch in Blackiston Wildlife Area
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Sewell Branch
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Kent
Physical characteristics
Main source	Island Pond Marsh Ditch divide about 0.1 miles east of Fords Corner, Delaware 72 ft (22 m) 39°11′31″N 075°41′36″W / 39.19194°N 75.69333°W / 39.19194; -75.69333
River mouth	Sewell Branch about 2 miles northeast of Pearsons Grove, Delaware 49 ft (15 m) 39°14′49″N 075°43′56″W / 39.24694°N 75.73222°W / 39.24694; -75.73222
Length	5.41 mi (8.71 km)
Basin features
Progression	northwest
River system	Chester River
Basin size	6.04 square miles (15.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	DE 11, DE 300, Chance Road, Underwoods Corner Road

Jordan Branch is a 5.41 mi (8.71 km) long 2nd order tributary to Sewell Branch in Kent County, Delaware.

Course

Jordan Branch rises on the Island Pond Marsh Ditch divide about 0.1 miles east of Fords Corner, Delaware.

Watershed

Jordan Branch drains 6.04 square miles (15.6 km²) of area, receives about 44.7 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 727.94 and is about 6.6% forested.

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Course of Jordan Branch (Sewell Branch tributary)

Watershed of Jordan Branch (Sewell Branch tributary)