Swan Creek (Indian River tributary) facts for kids
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Swan Creek in Sussex County, Delaware
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Indian River Bay |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unity Branch divide about 1 mile southwest of Hollyville, Delaware 36 ft (11 m) 38°39′03″N 075°16′18″W / 38.65083°N 75.27167°W |
| River mouth | Indian River Fishing Point, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°35′22″N 075°15′02″W / 38.58944°N 75.25056°W |
| Length | 5.40 mi (8.69 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Indian River |
| Basin size | 9.63 square miles (24.9 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Waples Pond Longwood Pond |
| Bridges | Zoar Road Hollyville Road Mt Joy Road Maryland Camp Road DE 24 |
Swan Creek is a small river, about 5.40 mi (8.69 km) long. It's a '2nd order tributary,' which means it flows into a larger river called the Indian River in Sussex County, Delaware. Think of it like a smaller stream joining a bigger one!
Where Does Swan Creek Start?
Swan Creek begins in an area called the Unity Branch divide. This spot is about 1 mile southwest of a town called Hollyville in Sussex County, Delaware.
From there, Swan Creek flows generally south. It eventually meets the Indian River at a place known as Fishing Point.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt in an area. All the water in that bowl then drains into a single river or stream.
The Swan Creek watershed covers about 9.63 square miles (24.9 km2) of land. This area gets about 45.0 inches of rain each year. About 29.61% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
