Rocky Run (Brandywine Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rocky Run |
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Rocky Run in New Castle County, Delaware
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Location of Rocky Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Brandywine Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | South Branch Naamans Creek divide Devonshire, Delaware 380 ft (120 m) 39°49′30″N 075°32′01″W / 39.82500°N 75.53361°W |
| River mouth | Brandywine Creek about 0.25 miles northwest of Tavistock, Delaware 135 ft (41 m) 39°48′40″N 075°33′59″W / 39.81111°N 75.56639°W |
| Length | 2.30 mi (3.70 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | west-southwest |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Basin size | 1.67 square miles (4.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Shipley Road, Tunison Drive, Rockfield Drive S, US 202 |
Rocky Run is a small stream located in the northern part of New Castle County, Delaware. This stream is an important part of the local environment. It flows for about 2.3 miles (3.7 kilometers) through beautiful natural areas.
Rocky Run passes through two well-known parks: Brandywine Creek State Park and a section of First State National Historical Park. Eventually, it flows into the larger Brandywine Creek. Another small stream, Hurricane Run, also located in Brandywine Creek State Park, joins Rocky Run.
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The Journey of Rocky Run
Rocky Run begins its journey in a place called Devonshire, Delaware. It starts in Devon Park, which is a lovely green area. From there, the stream flows generally towards the west-southwest.
Where Rocky Run Ends
After winding through the parks, Rocky Run meets up with Brandywine Creek. This meeting point is about 0.25 miles (0.4 kilometers) northwest of a small area called Tavistock. The water from Rocky Run then becomes part of the Brandywine Creek.
Understanding the Rocky Run Area
The land area that collects water for Rocky Run is called its watershed. Think of it like a giant funnel that gathers all the rain and snowmelt.
Size and Environment
The Rocky Run watershed covers about 1.67 square miles (4.33 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 47.8 inches (121.4 centimeters). A big part of this watershed, about 31%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
