Middle River (Maryland) facts for kids
Middle River is a special type of water body called an estuary. An estuary is where a river meets the sea, mixing fresh water from the land with salty water from the ocean. Middle River is located in Baltimore County, Maryland, which is in the state of Maryland. It's about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of the big city of Baltimore.
This estuary stretches about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from the community of Middle River, Maryland all the way southeast to the huge Chesapeake Bay. The land area that drains water into Middle River, called its watershed, covers about 12 square miles (31 square kilometers). This area even includes Martin State Airport.
Rivers and Creeks that Flow into Middle River
Many smaller rivers and creeks flow into Middle River, bringing water from the surrounding land. These are called tributaries. Imagine them like branches of a tree, all leading to the main trunk, which is Middle River.
Here are some of the creeks that flow into Middle River, listed as you would find them if you traveled clockwise around the edge of the river's mouth:
- Sue Creek
- Hogpen Creek
- Norman Creek
- Hopkins Creek
- Upper Middle River (this part doesn't have a separate name)
- Dark Head Creek; the part of this creek that isn't affected by tides is called Cowpens Run. Martins Lagoon is the upper part that is affected by tides, and it's close to Martin State Airport.
- Stansbury Creek
- Frog Mortar Creek
- Galloway Creek
