Persimmon Run (West Branch Christina River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Persimmon Run |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to West Branch Christina River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware Maryland |
| County | New Castle (DE) Cecil (MD) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Big Elk Creek divide Cecil County Airpark, Cecil County, Maryland 123 ft (37 m) 39°38′49″N 075°48′00″W / 39.64694°N 75.80000°W |
| River mouth | West Branch Christina River Anvil Park, Delaware 92 ft (28 m) 39°39′16″N 075°46′33″W / 39.65444°N 75.77583°W |
| Length | 1.69 mi (2.72 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast then northeast |
| River system | Christina River |
| Basin size | 1.77 square miles (4.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Elkton Road, Iron Hill Road, Otts Chapel Road |
Persimmon Run is a small stream, about 1.69-mile-long (2.72 km), located in the United States. It flows into the West Branch Christina River and is found in New Castle County, Delaware.
Where Does Persimmon Run Start and End?
Persimmon Run begins in Cecil County, Maryland. It starts near a high point called the Big Elk Creek divide. From there, it flows first towards the southeast and then turns to the northeast.
The stream then crosses into New Castle County, Delaware. It finally joins the West Branch Christina River at a place called Anvil Park in Delaware.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common point, like a river or stream. The Persimmon Run watershed covers an area of about 1.77 square miles (4.6 km2).
This area gets about 46.2 inches of rain and snow each year. About 21.7% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means a good portion of the area around the stream is made up of trees.
Maps of Persimmon Run
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