Warwick Gut (Indian River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Warwick Gut |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Indian River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Swan Creek divide about 0.25 miles north of Warwick, Delaware 18 ft (5.5 m) 38°36′33″N 075°13′38″W / 38.60917°N 75.22722°W |
| River mouth | Indian River about 0.1 miles west of Gull Point, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°35′28″N 075°13′09″W / 38.59111°N 75.21917°W |
| Length | 1.52 mi (2.45 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Indian River |
| Basin size | 1.63 square miles (4.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | DE 24 |
Warwick Gut is a small stream, about 1.52 mi (2.45 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It's like a small branch that flows into a bigger river called the Indian River.
Where Warwick Gut Flows
Warwick Gut starts in an area called the Swan Creek divide. A "divide" is like a high point of land that separates different river systems. This starting point is about 0.25 miles north of a place called Warwick in Sussex County, Delaware.
From there, Warwick Gut flows south. It travels a short distance until it joins the Indian River. This meeting point is about 0.1 miles west of Gull Point.
The Area Around Warwick Gut
The land area that drains into Warwick Gut is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 1.63 square miles (4.2 km2) of land.
Every year, this area gets about 44.9 inches of rain and other precipitation. A good portion of the land, about 18.3%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
