Spring Creek (Murderkill River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spring Creek |
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Spring Creek upstream of Frederica, Delaware
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Location of Spring Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Murderkill River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| City | Frederica |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of Hudson Branch and Pratt Branch about 2.5 miles northwest of Frederica, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°01′42″N 075°29′58″W / 39.02833°N 75.49944°W |
| River mouth | Murderkill River Frederica, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°00′42″N 075°27′40″W / 39.01167°N 75.46111°W |
| Length | 3.73 mi (6.00 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Murderkill River |
| Basin size | 27.95 square miles (72.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | DE 12 |
Spring Creek is a small river, about 3.73 miles (6.00 kilometers) long. It flows into a bigger river called the Murderkill River in Kent County, Delaware. Think of it as a smaller stream that feeds into a larger one!
Where Spring Creek Flows
Spring Creek starts when two smaller streams, called Hudson Branch and Pratt Branch, join together. This meeting point is about 2.5 miles northwest of a town named Frederica, Delaware.
From there, Spring Creek flows towards the southeast. It continues its journey until it reaches the Murderkill River right in the town of Frederica.
The Land Around Spring Creek
The area of land that drains into Spring Creek is quite large, covering about 27.95 square miles (72.4 square kilometers). This whole area is called the creek's watershed.
Every year, this region gets about 44.5 inches (113 centimeters) of rain. About 8.4% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the water clean as it flows into the creek.
