Parker Branch (Gum Branch tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parker Branch |
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Location of Parker Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Gum Branch |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Beaver Dam Branch divide about 2 miles west-southwest of Ellendale, Delaware 45 ft (14 m) 38°48′17″N 075°29′06″W / 38.80472°N 75.48500°W |
| River mouth | Gum Branch about 3 miles southwest of Ellendale, Delaware 36 ft (11 m) 38°46′34″N 075°30′43″W / 38.77611°N 75.51194°W |
| Length | 3.21 mi (5.17 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally southwest |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 2.35 square miles (6.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Oakley Road |
Parker Branch is a small stream, or "branch," located in Sussex County, Delaware. It's about 3.21 mi (5.17 km) long. A branch is like a smaller river that flows into a larger one. Parker Branch is a tributary to another stream called Gum Branch.
About Parker Branch
Parker Branch is an important part of the local water system in Delaware. It helps carry water from the land into larger rivers. This stream is part of the bigger Nanticoke River system.
Where Parker Branch Starts and Ends
Parker Branch begins its journey in an area called the Beaver Dam Branch divide. This is about 2 miles (3.2 km) west-southwest of a town called Ellendale, Delaware.
From there, the stream flows generally towards the southwest. It travels for a few miles before it meets and joins Gum Branch. This meeting point is about 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Ellendale.
The Land Around Parker Branch
The area that Parker Branch drains is called its watershed. Think of a watershed as all the land where rain and snowmelt flow into a particular stream or river. The Parker Branch watershed covers about 2.35 square miles (6.1 km2) of land.
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 45.4 inches (115 cm). About 11% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
