Swan Creek (Mispillion River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Swan Creek
Show map of Delaware Show map of the United States Location of Swan Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Mispillion River
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Kent
Physical characteristics
Main source	outlet of Tubmill Pond about 0.5 miles south of Lynch Heights, Delaware 10 ft (3.0 m) 38°56′32″N 075°25′40″W / 38.94222°N 75.42778°W / 38.94222; -75.42778
River mouth	Mispillion River New Wharf, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°56′14″N 075°24′11″W / 38.93722°N 75.40306°W / 38.93722; -75.40306
Length	1.84 mi (2.96 km)
Basin features
Progression	east
River system	Mispillion River
Basin size	5.09 square miles (13.2 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Tubmill Branch Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	DE 1, New Wharf Road

Swan Creek is a 1.84 mi (2.96 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Mispillion River in Kent County, Delaware.

Course

Swan Creek is formed at the outlet of Tubmill Pond about 0.5 miles south of Lynch Heights, Delaware. Swan Creek then flows east to meet the Mispillion River at New Wharf, Delaware.

Watershed

Swan Creek drains 5.09 square miles (13.2 km²) of area, receives about 45.7 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 555.50 and is about 8.8% forested.

Maps

Course of Swan Creek (Mispillion River tributary)

Watershed of Swan Creek (Mispillion River tributary)