Red House Branch (Tidbury Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Red House Branch |
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Location of Red House Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Tidbury Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Almshouse Branch divide about 0.5 miles northwest of Derby Shores, Delaware 50 ft (15 m) 39°05′52″N 075°34′44″W / 39.09778°N 75.57889°W |
| River mouth | Tidbury Creek Derby Pond 30 ft (9.1 m) 39°05′07″N 075°33′49″W / 39.08528°N 75.56361°W |
| Length | 1.33 mi (2.14 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | St. Jones River |
| Basin size | 1.49 square miles (3.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | Willow Grove Road |
Red House Branch is a small stream, about 1.33 mi (2.14 km) long, located in Kent County, Delaware. It's a "first-order" tributary, meaning it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger one. Red House Branch eventually joins Tidbury Creek.
Where Does Red House Branch Start and End?
Red House Branch begins its journey about 0.5 miles northwest of Derby Shores in Kent County, Delaware. It starts near the area that separates the waters flowing into Almshouse Branch.
From its starting point, the stream flows generally towards the southeast. Its path leads it directly into Derby Pond. This pond is where Red House Branch officially ends, as its waters mix with those of Tidbury Creek.
Understanding the Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snow that falls within its boundaries. All this water then drains into a specific river or stream.
The Red House Branch watershed covers an area of about 1.49 square miles (3.9 km2). This means all the water that falls on this area eventually makes its way into Red House Branch. On average, this area gets about 44.8 inches of rain each year. About 6% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
Maps of the Area
Maps help us see where Red House Branch flows and what its watershed looks like. They show how the stream connects to other bodies of water.
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