Tyndall Branch (Deep Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tyndall Branch |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | confluence of Stoney Branch and Asketum Branch about 0.5 miles north of Hardscrabble 28 ft (8.5 m) 38°37′24″N 075°28′41″W / 38.62333°N 75.47806°W |
| River mouth | Deep Creek about 0.5 miles south-southwest of Old Furnace 10 ft (3.0 m) 38°39′15″N 075°31′28″W / 38.65417°N 75.52444°W |
| Length | 3.58 mi (5.76 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 16.81 square miles (43.5 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Fleetwood Pond |
| Bridges | US 9 Baker Mill Road Fleetwood Pond Road |
Tyndall Branch is a small stream, about 3.58 mi (5.76 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger body of water. Tyndall Branch flows into Deep Creek.
Where Does Tyndall Branch Start and End?
Tyndall Branch begins where two other streams, Stoney Branch and Asketum Branch, join together. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles north of a place called Hardscrabble in Sussex County, Delaware.
From there, Tyndall Branch flows towards the south-southwest. It travels for a few miles until it reaches Deep Creek. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles south-southwest of Old Furnace.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl or area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common stream, river, or lake. The Tyndall Branch watershed covers an area of about 16.81 square miles (43.5 km2).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 45.1 inches. About 14.38% of the land in the Tyndall Branch watershed is covered by forests. Forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
Other Names for Tyndall Branch
Sometimes, streams and rivers have more than one name. Historically, Tyndall Branch has also been known by another name:
- Stoney Branch
