Meadow Branch (Little Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meadow Branch |
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Location of Meadow Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Little Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Wood Creek and Jackson Branch divide Delmar, Delaware 50 ft (15 m) 38°28′01″N 075°32′59″W / 38.46694°N 75.54972°W |
| River mouth | Little Creek about 2 miles south of Laurel, Delaware 23 ft (7.0 m) 38°31′16″N 075°34′42″W / 38.52111°N 75.57833°W |
| Length | 5.83 mi (9.38 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest and north |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 8.37 square miles (21.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 13, Raceway Road, Bi State Boulevard, Old Crow Road, Bacons Road |
Meadow Branch is a small stream, about 5.83 miles (9.38 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Meadow Branch flows into Little Creek. Together with another stream called Holly Branch, Meadow Branch helps form Little Creek.
Where Meadow Branch Starts and Ends
Meadow Branch begins its journey in a town called Delmar, Delaware. From there, it flows first towards the northwest and then turns north.
Its journey ends when it joins Little Creek. This meeting point is about 2 miles south of the town of Laurel.
The Land Around Meadow Branch
The area of land that Meadow Branch drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 8.37 square miles (21.7 square kilometers).
This region gets a good amount of rain, about 44.9 inches (114 cm) each year. About 10% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
Bridges Over Meadow Branch
Several roads cross over Meadow Branch, allowing people to travel easily. Some of these bridges are on major roads like US 13, Raceway Road, Bi State Boulevard, Old Crow Road, and Bacons Road.
