Mockingbird Creek (Barren Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mockingbird Creek |
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Location of Mockingbird Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Barren Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware Maryland |
| County | Sussex Wicomico |
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| Main source | Tussocky Branch divide about 0.25 miles northeast of Susan Beach Corner, Delaware 49 ft (15 m) 38°28′29″N 075°38′34″W / 38.47472°N 75.64278°W |
| River mouth | Barren Creek about 1.5 miles west of Mardela Springs, Maryland 19 ft (5.8 m) 38°27′46″N 075°42′28″W / 38.46278°N 75.70778°W |
| Length | 4.28 mi (6.89 km) |
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| Progression | west-southwest<ref name="geoviewer"> |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 6.45 square miles (16.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Susan Beach Road, Columbia Road, Family Pride Way, Delmar Road |
Mockingbird Creek is a small stream, about 4.28 mi (6.89 km) long. It flows into another stream called Barren Creek. This creek is located in Wicomico County, Maryland.
Where Mockingbird Creek Flows
Mockingbird Creek starts in Sussex County, Delaware. Its journey begins about 0.25 miles northeast of a place called Susan Beach Corner. From there, it flows towards the west and southwest.
The creek then crosses into Wicomico County, Maryland. It eventually joins Barren Creek. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles west of Mardela Springs.
The Land Around the Creek
The area that Mockingbird Creek collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 6.45 square miles (16.7 km2) of land. It's like a big bowl that funnels all the rain into the creek.
Every year, this area gets about 44.5 inches of rain. About 14% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean.
