Perch Creek (Elk River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Perch Creek |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Elk River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland Delaware |
| County | Cecil (MD) New Castle (DE) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Belltown Run divide about 0.5 miles southwest of Melody Meadows, Delaware 70 ft (21 m) 39°35′28″N 075°45′35″W / 39.59111°N 75.75972°W |
| River mouth | Elk River Old Frenchtown Wharf, Maryland 0 ft (0 m) 39°34′00″N 075°49′41″W / 39.56667°N 75.82806°W |
| Length | 5.66 mi (9.11 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Elk River |
| Basin size | 9.84 square miles (25.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Frazer Road, Hutton Road, Augustine Herman Highway |
Perch Creek is a small stream, about 5.66 miles (9.11 kilometers) long. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one, called the Elk River, in Cecil County, Maryland.
What's in a Name?
Sometimes, Perch Creek has been known by other names in the past. These include Perch Creek Run and Thomas Branch.
Where Perch Creek Flows
Perch Creek starts in New Castle County, Delaware, near a place called Melody Meadows. It begins where the land divides the water that flows into Belltown Run. From there, Perch Creek flows southwest. It crosses into Maryland and eventually joins the Elk River at a spot called Old Frenchtown Wharf.
The Perch Creek Area
The area that Perch Creek drains, called its watershed, covers about 9.84 square miles (25.5 square kilometers). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Perch Creek. The region gets about 46 inches of rain each year. About 25.9% of the land around Perch Creek is covered by forests.
