Wright Creek (Nanticoke River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wright Creek
Wright Creek from Nanticoke Wildlife Area
Show map of Delaware Show map of the United States Location of Wright Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Nanticoke River
Country	United States
State	Maryland Delaware
Counties	Sussex Dorchester
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Wright Creek and Turtle Branch about 3 miles west of Woodland, Delaware 34 ft (10 m) 38°33′42″N 075°42′04″W / 38.56167°N 75.70111°W / 38.56167; -75.70111
River mouth	Nanticoke River about 1 mile east of Galestown, Maryland 0 ft (0 m) 38°36′43″N 075°41′35″W / 38.61194°N 75.69306°W / 38.61194; -75.69306
Length	4.07 mi (6.55 km)
Basin features
Progression	south
River system	Nanticoke River
Basin size	5.25 square miles (13.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries

Wright Creek is a 5.25 mi (8.45 km) long tributary to Nanticoke River that rises in western Sussex County, Delaware. The creek straddles the Delaware state line for most of its course and is tidal for about half of its length.