Kent-Sussex Line Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kent-Sussex Line Branch |
|
|---|---|
 
Location of Kent-Sussex Line Branch mouth
|
|
| Other name(s) | Tributary to Nanticoke River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex Kent |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Beaverdam Branch divide about 1 mile south of Six Forks, Delaware 55 ft (17 m) 38°52′13″N 075°32′05″W / 38.87028°N 75.53472°W |
| River mouth | Nanticoke River about 2 miles northeast of Greenwood, Delaware 49 ft (15 m) 38°50′08″N 075°33′16″W / 38.83556°N 75.55444°W |
| Length | 3.50 mi (5.63 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south-southwest<ref name="geoviewer"> |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 4.43 square miles (11.5 km2) |
| Tributaries |
|
| Bridges | Mesibov Road (x2), Staytonville Road |
The Kent-Sussex Line Branch is a small stream, about 3.50 mi (5.63 km) long, located in Delaware. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. This stream is a "tributary" to the Nanticoke River. A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river.
This branch gets its name because its lower part flows right along the border between Kent County and Sussex County.
Other Names for the Branch
Sometimes, rivers and streams have more than one name. The Kent-Sussex Line Branch has also been known by another name in the past.
- Beaverdam Ditch
This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which is like a big database of names for places in the United States.
Where the Branch Starts and Flows
The Kent-Sussex Line Branch begins its journey about 1 mile south of a place called Six Forks in Kent County. This is where the water first gathers to form the stream.
From there, it flows generally towards the south-southwest. It then enters Sussex County. Finally, it joins the larger Nanticoke River about 2 miles northeast of Greenwood.
The Area It Drains
Every river and stream collects water from a specific area around it. This area is called a "watershed" or "drainage basin." The Kent-Sussex Line Branch collects water from an area of about 4.49 square miles (11.6 km2).
This watershed receives a good amount of rain each year, which helps keep the stream flowing. About 9% of the land in this area is covered by forests.
