Wilson Creek (Herring Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wilson Creek |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Herring Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lingo Creek divide about 0.1 miles southwest of Rehoboth Shores 03 ft (0.91 m) 38°37′48″N 075°08′54″W / 38.63000°N 75.14833°W |
| River mouth | Herring Creek about 0.25 miles north of Rehoboth Shores 0 ft (0 m) 38°38′21″N 075°08′54″W / 38.63917°N 75.14833°W |
| Length | 1.06 mi (1.71 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Rehoboth Bay |
| Basin size | 0.92 square miles (2.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Wilson Creek is a small stream, about 1.06 miles (1.71 kilometers) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It is a "first-order" tributary, meaning it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger one. Wilson Creek eventually joins Herring Creek.
Where Does Wilson Creek Flow?
Wilson Creek begins near the Lingo Creek divide. This is about 0.1 miles (0.16 km) southwest of a place called Rehoboth Shores in Sussex County, Delaware.
From its start, the creek flows towards the northeast. It travels a short distance before meeting Herring Creek. This meeting point is about 0.25 miles (0.40 km) north of Rehoboth Shores.
The Area Around Wilson Creek
The land area that drains into Wilson Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 0.92 square miles (2.38 square kilometers).
The area receives a good amount of rain each year, about 44.9 inches (114 centimeters). About 16.3% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the water clean.
