Sawmill Branch (Smyrna River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sawmill Branch |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Smyrna River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Blackbird Creek divide Pond about 0.5 miles east-southeast of Blackbird, Delaware 55 ft (17 m) 39°21′46″N 075°38′26″W / 39.36278°N 75.64056°W |
| River mouth | Smyrna River about 1.5 miles southeast of Chambersville, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°20′55″N 075°33′27″W / 39.34861°N 75.55750°W |
| Length | 7.28 mi (11.72 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Smyrna River |
| Basin size | 10.24 square miles (26.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | DE 1, Black Diamond Road, Eagles Nest Landing Road, Deer Run Road, Walker School Road, Paddock Road |
Sawmill Branch is a small river, about 7.28 mi (11.72 km) long, located in New Castle County, Delaware. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called the Smyrna River. This type of stream is called a "tributary" because it feeds into a larger body of water.
Other Names for Sawmill Branch
Sometimes, Sawmill Branch has been known by another name in the past. According to the Geographic Names Information System, it was also called:
- Northwest Branch
Where Sawmill Branch Starts and Ends
Sawmill Branch begins in a pond near a place called Blackbird, Delaware. This pond is on a "divide," which is like a high point that separates different water areas. From there, the stream flows towards the southeast. It eventually joins the Smyrna River near Chambersville, Delaware.
The Area Around Sawmill Branch
The land area that Sawmill Branch drains, called its watershed, covers about 10.24 square miles (26.5 km2). This means all the rain that falls in this area will eventually flow into Sawmill Branch. The region gets about 44 inches of rain each year. About 18.8% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
