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Little Mill Creek
Picture of Little Mill Creek
Little Mill Creek at Russell Peterson Wildlife Refuge
Location of Little Mill Creek mouth
Location of Little Mill Creek mouth
Location of Little Mill Creek mouth
Location of Little Mill Creek mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Christina River
Country United States
State Delaware
County New Castle
City Wilmington
Physical characteristics
Main source Brandywine Creek divide
about 0.5 miles west of Greenville, Delaware
315 ft (96 m)
39°46′40″N 075°36′15″W / 39.77778°N 75.60417°W / 39.77778; -75.60417
River mouth Christina River
Wilmington, Delaware
0 ft (0 m)
39°43′07″N 075°34′03″W / 39.71861°N 75.56750°W / 39.71861; -75.56750
Length 3.29 mi (5.29 km)
Basin features
Progression generally south
River system Christina River
Basin size 9.25 square miles (24.0 km2)
Tributaries
Bridges Carriage Road, Barley Mill Road, DE 48, Downs Drive, Faulkland Road, Rhode Island Avenue, DE 141, DE 2, DE 100, N Maryland Avenue, Major Street, I-95

Little Mill Creek is a small but important waterway in Delaware. It flows for about 3.29 mi (5.29 km) through New Castle County, Delaware. This creek eventually joins the larger Christina River. It's a natural home for many plants and animals in the area.

Other Names for the Creek

Throughout history, Little Mill Creek has been known by a few different names. The Geographic Names Information System lists these other names:

  • Mill Creek
  • Taswaijeeskil
  • Tesswijreskijl

Where the Creek Starts and Ends

Little Mill Creek begins near a place called Greenville in New Castle County, Delaware. It starts close to the Brandywine Creek divide, which is like a high point separating two different river systems.

From its start, Little Mill Creek flows generally towards the south. Its journey ends when it meets the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Creek's Surrounding Area

The area that Little Mill Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 9.25 square miles (24.0 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area will eventually flow into Little Mill Creek.

On average, the watershed receives about 46.5 inches (118 cm) of rain each year. About 14% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.

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