Stoney Branch (Tyndall Branch tributary) facts for kids
Stoney Branch is a small stream, or "branch," located in Sussex County, Delaware. It flows for about 4.30 miles (6.92 km) and is an important part of the local water system. This stream eventually flows into another stream called Tyndall Branch.
Quick facts for kids Stoney Branch |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Tyndall Branch |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Sheep Pen Ditch divide about 1 mile southeast of Whaleys Crossroads 55 ft (17 m) 38°38′21″N 075°28′11″W / 38.63917°N 75.46972°W |
| River mouth | Tyndall Branch about 0.5 miles north of Hardscrabble 30 ft (9.1 m) 38°37′24″N 075°28′41″W / 38.62333°N 75.47806°W |
| Length | 4.30 mi (6.92 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 7.85 square miles (20.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 9 Asbury Road |
Other Names for Stoney Branch
Sometimes, Stoney Branch has been known by another name. The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), which is a database of names for places in the United States, shows that it was also called:
- Tyndall Branch
Where Stoney Branch Starts and Ends
Stoney Branch begins in an area near the Sheep Pen Ditch divide. This is about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of a place called Whaleys Crossroads in Sussex County, Delaware.
From its starting point, Stoney Branch flows mainly towards the southwest. It travels until it reaches and joins the Tyndall Branch. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of Hardscrabble.
The Stoney Branch Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Stoney Branch watershed covers about 7.85 square miles (20.3 km²).
This area gets a good amount of rain and snow, about 45.1 inches (115 cm) each year. A small part of the watershed, about 14.03%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
