Ward Branch (Browns Branch tributary) facts for kids

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Show map of Delaware Show map of the United States Location of Ward Branch mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Browns Branch
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Kent
Physical characteristics
Main source	Lednum Branch divide about 1 mile east-northeast of Marvels Crossroads, Delaware 44 ft (13 m) 38°56′35″N 075°29′07″W / 38.94306°N 75.48528°W / 38.94306; -75.48528
River mouth	Browns Branch about 1 mile northeast of Argos Choice, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°58′14″N 075°29′15″W / 38.97056°N 75.48750°W / 38.97056; -75.48750
Length	2.19 mi (3.52 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally north
River system	Murderkill River
Basin size	2.07 square miles (5.4 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Sandbox Road, DE 15

Ward Branch is a 2.19 mi (3.52 km) long 1st order tributary to Browns Branch in Kent County, Delaware.

Course

Ward Branch rises on the Lednum Branch divide about 1 mile east-northeast of Marvels Crossroads, Delaware. Ward Branch then flows north to meet Browns Branch about 1-mile northeast of Argos Choice, Delaware.

Watershed

Ward Branch drains 2.07 square miles (5.4 km²) of area, receives about 45.6 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 616.68 and is about 6.7% forested.

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Course and Watershed of Ward Branch (Browns Branch tributary)