Ramsey Run (Brandywine Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ramsey Run
Show map of Delaware Show map of the United States Location of Ramsey Run mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Brandywine Creek
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	New Castle
Physical characteristics
Main source	Hurricane Run divide about 0.5 miles southeast of Beaver Valley, Delaware 340 ft (100 m) 39°49′39″N 075°33′20″W / 39.82750°N 75.55556°W / 39.82750; -75.55556
River mouth	Brandywine Creek about 0.5 miles southwest of Beaver Valley, Delaware 148 ft (45 m) 39°49′43″N 075°34′21″W / 39.82861°N 75.57250°W / 39.82861; -75.57250
Basin features
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River system	Delaware River
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Ramsey Road

Ramsey Run is a small stream, often called a "run," located in New Castle County, Delaware. It's a "first-order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger river. For Ramsey Run, that larger river is Brandywine Creek.

Where Ramsey Run Flows

Ramsey Run starts its journey about half a mile (0.5 miles) southeast of a place called Beaver Valley, Delaware. From there, it flows towards the west. After a short path, it joins the larger Brandywine Creek. This meeting point is about half a mile (0.5 miles) southwest of Beaver Valley, Delaware. Small streams like Ramsey Run are important because they help carry water to bigger rivers and support local plants and animals.