Morris Branch (Corks Point Ditch tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Morris Branch |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Corks Point Ditch |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Sawmill Branch divide about 0.5 miles west of Walker, Delaware 45 ft (14 m) 39°20′22″N 075°36′56″W / 39.33944°N 75.61556°W> |
| River mouth | Corks Point Ditch about 1 mile southeast of Walker, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°20′05″N 075°35′07″W / 39.33472°N 75.58528°W |
| Length | 3.13 mi (5.04 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast then northeast |
| River system | Smyrna River |
| Basin size | 2.98 square miles (7.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Smyrna Landing Road, Paddock Road, Smyrna Landing Road, Alabam Road |
Morris Branch is a small stream, about 3.13 mi (5.04 km) long. It flows into Corks Point Ditch in New Castle County, Delaware. Sometimes, it was also called Morris Run in the past.
Where Morris Branch Flows
Morris Branch starts near the Sawmill Branch area. This is about 0.5 miles west of a place called Walker in New Castle County, Delaware.
From its start, Morris Branch first flows towards the southeast. Then, it changes direction and flows towards the northeast. It finally joins Corks Point Ditch about 1 mile southeast of Walker, Delaware.
Morris Branch Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snow that falls in an area. All this water then flows into one main stream or river.
The Morris Branch watershed covers an area of 2.98 square miles (7.7 km2). This means all the water from this area eventually makes its way into Morris Branch. The area gets about 44.9 inches of rain and snow each year. About 13.9% of this watershed is covered by forests.
