White Marsh Branch (Nanticoke River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids White Marsh Branch
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Nanticoke River
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Sussex Kent
Physical characteristics
Main source	Prong No. 2 divide Farmington, Delaware 61 ft (19 m) 38°51′41″N 075°34′08″W / 38.86139°N 75.56889°W / 38.86139; -75.56889
River mouth	Nanticoke River about 0.5 miles northeast of Greenwood, Delaware 43 ft (13 m) 38°49′12″N 075°34′39″W / 38.82000°N 75.57750°W / 38.82000; -75.57750
Length	3.09 mi (4.97 km)
Basin features
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River system	Nanticoke River
Basin size	5.45 square miles (14.1 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: Booth Branch
Bridges	Marsh Branch Road, Woodyard Road

White Marsh Branch is a small stream in Delaware, about 3.09 miles (4.97 km) long. It flows into the larger Nanticoke River. This stream is important for the local environment.

Where Does White Marsh Branch Start and End?

White Marsh Branch begins near Farmington, Delaware, in Kent County. From there, it flows south. It then enters Sussex County. Finally, it joins the Nanticoke River. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles northeast of Greenwood, Delaware.

What is the White Marsh Branch Watershed?

The White Marsh Branch watershed is the entire area of land that drains water into this stream. It covers about 5.45 square miles (14.1 square kilometers). This area gets about 45.3 inches (115 cm) of rain each year. About 4% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. The watershed is a key part of the local ecosystem.