Slaughter Creek (Cedar Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Slaughter Creek |
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Location of Slaughter Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cedar Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Church Branch and North Prong divide about 0.25 miles northwest of Jefferson Crossroads, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°50′47″N 075°20′58″W / 38.84639°N 75.34944°W |
| River mouth | Cedar Creek about 0.25 miles west of Slaughter Beach, Delaware 32 ft (9.8 m) 38°55′16″N 075°19′36″W / 38.92111°N 75.32667°W |
| Length | 9.92 mi (15.96 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | east then northwest |
| River system | Cedar Creek |
| Basin size | 15.88 square miles (41.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | DE 1, Draper Road, Slaughter Beach Road (DE 36) |
Slaughter Creek is a small river, about 9.92 mi (15.96 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It is a tributary to Cedar Creek, which means it flows into Cedar Creek.
Other Names for Slaughter Creek
Sometimes, Slaughter Creek has been known by other names throughout history. These names include:
- Slaughter Beach Canal
- Slaughter Neck Ditch
Where Slaughter Creek Starts and Ends
Slaughter Creek begins near Jefferson Crossroads, Delaware. It starts where two smaller streams, Church Branch and North Prong, meet.
From its start, the creek flows generally east. Then, it turns and flows northwest. Finally, Slaughter Creek joins Cedar Creek, just west of the town of Slaughter Beach, Delaware.
The Area Around Slaughter Creek
The land area that drains into Slaughter Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 15.88 square miles (41.1 km2) of land.
The area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 45.5 inches. About 4% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests.
