Turkey Branch (Tussocky Branch tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Turkey Branch
Show map of Delaware Show map of the United States Location of Turkey Branch mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Tussocky Branch
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Sussex
Physical characteristics
Main source	Collins and Culver Ditch divide about 1 mile southeast of Portsville, Delaware 30 ft (9.1 m) 38°32′32″N 075°37′22″W / 38.54222°N 75.62278°W / 38.54222; -75.62278
River mouth	Tussocky Branch Portsville Pond 7 ft (2.1 m) 38°33′20″N 075°37′50″W / 38.55556°N 75.63056°W / 38.55556; -75.63056
Length	0.9 mi (1.4 km)
Basin features
Progression	northwestt
River system	Nanticoke River
Basin size	0.41 square miles (1.1 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Dogwood Lane

Turkey Branch is a small stream, about 0.9 mi (1.4 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It flows into another stream called Tussocky Branch.

Where Turkey Branch Flows

Turkey Branch starts about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of a town called Portsville, Delaware. From there, it flows towards the northwest. It eventually joins Tussocky Branch at a place known as Portsville Pond.

Understanding the Watershed

A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the water that falls in an area. The Turkey Branch watershed covers about 0.41 square miles (1.1 km²) (1.06 square kilometers). This means all the rain and snow that falls in this area will eventually flow into Turkey Branch. About 16% of this area is covered by forests, which helps keep the water clean.