Stoney Creek (Delaware River tributary in Delaware) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stenkil Creek |
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Eagle Falls - Waterfall in Northern Delaware along Stenkil Creek
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Location of Stenkil Creek Mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Delaware River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Perkins Run divide Westwood, Delaware 340 ft (100 m) 39°48′18″N 075°30′07″W / 39.80500°N 75.50194°W |
| River mouth | Delaware River Bellevue, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 39°46′26″N 075°28′48″W / 39.77389°N 75.48000°W |
| Length | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Basin size | 2.36 square miles (6.1 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Bellevue Lake |
| Waterfalls | Eagle Falls and Fox Falls |
| Bridges | Marsh Road Veale Road Silverside Road I-95 Carr Road Philadelphia Pike US 13 I-495 |
Stenkil Creek is a small river, about 2.76 miles (4.44 km) long. It flows into the Delaware River in New Castle County, Delaware. Think of it as a smaller stream that feeds into a much bigger river!
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Stenkil Creek: Other Names It's Known By
Stenkil Creek has had a few different names over time. Some of these old names include:
- Fransens Creek
- Oele Fransens Creek
- Quarry Creek
- Quarryville Creek
- Stenkil
- Stony Creek
Where Stenkil Creek Starts and Flows
Stenkil Creek begins in Westwood, Delaware. This area is in New Castle County, Delaware. The creek then flows towards the southeast. It eventually joins the Delaware River near Bellevue, Delaware.
The Creek's Journey Through Parks and Land
Stenkil Creek flows over special types of rock formations. These include the Brandywine Blue Genesis and the Ardentown Granitic Suite. The creek mostly travels through forests. It winds its way through the rolling hills of Northern Delaware's Piedmont region.
The journey of Stenkil Creek starts near Forwood Elementary School. From there, it flows southeast. It soon reaches Allen Tract Park. A small stream from this park joins Stenkil Creek here.
The creek then continues through Northwood Park. After that, it enters Carrcroft Crest Park. Another small stream flows through Carrcroft Park and the Carrcroft neighborhood. This stream also meets Stenkil Creek in Carrcroft Crest Park.
Waterfalls and a Lake Along the Way
Stenkil Creek goes under the I-95 highway. For a short distance, it flows through Bellevue State Park. After leaving the park, the creek goes through a private forested area. Here, it flows over a beautiful spot called Eagle Falls.
Right after Eagle Falls, the creek enters Bellevue Lake. This lake used to be a quarry, which is a place where rocks are dug out. Now, it's filled with water. It has lovely cliffs and is a peaceful natural area.
From Bellevue Lake, Stenkil Creek flows under Philadelphia Pike. It then re-enters Bellevue State Park. This part of the creek is also very forested. It features another waterfall called Fox Falls.
As Stenkil Creek gets closer to the Delaware River, it enters a short, flat area. Here, the creek becomes muddy. Finally, Stenkil Creek flows into the Delaware River through Fox Point State Park.
Stenkil Creek's Watershed: The Area It Drains
The watershed of Stenkil Creek is the entire area of land that drains water into the creek. This area covers about 2.36 square miles. It gets about 46.8 inches of rain each year. About 17.6% of the watershed is covered by forests. On average, the Stenkil Creek watershed also gets about 24 inches of snow every year.
The creek's path is shaped by the types of rocks it flows over. These include the Brandywine Blue Genesis and the Ardentown Granitic Suite.
Images for kids
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Fox Falls is a ten-foot waterfall located in Bellevue State Park.
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Stenkil Creek near Allen Tract Park in February.
