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) |
| River mouth | Corks Point Ditch about 1 mile southeast of Walker, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) |
| Length | 3.13 mi (5.04 km) |
| Discharge |
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| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast then northeast |
| River system | Smyrna River |
| Basin size | 2.98 square miles (7.7 km2) |
| Tributaries |
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| Bridges | Smyrna Landing Road, Paddock Road, Smyrna Landing Road, Alabam Road |
Morris Branch (historically Morris Run) is a 3.13 mi (5.04 km) long 1st order tributary to Corks Point Ditch in New Castle County, Delaware.
Course
Morris Branch rises the Sawmill Branch divide about 0.5 miles west of Walker in New Castle County, Delaware. Morris Branch then flows southeast then northeast to meet Corks Point Ditch about 1 mile southeast of Walker, Delaware.
Watershed
Morris Branch drains 2.98 square miles (7.7 km2) of area, receives about 44.9 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 556.00 and is about 13.9% forested.
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