Jordan Branch (Sewell Branch tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jordan Branch |
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Jordan Branch in Blackiston Wildlife Area
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Other name(s) | Tributary to Sewell Branch |
Country | United States |
State | Delaware |
County | Kent |
Physical characteristics | |
Main source | Island Pond Marsh Ditch divide about 0.1 miles east of Fords Corner, Delaware 72 ft (22 m) 39°11′31″N 075°41′36″W / 39.19194°N 75.69333°W |
River mouth | Sewell Branch about 2 miles northeast of Pearsons Grove, Delaware 49 ft (15 m) 39°14′49″N 075°43′56″W / 39.24694°N 75.73222°W |
Length | 5.41 mi (8.71 km) |
Basin features | |
Progression | northwest |
River system | Chester River |
Basin size | 6.04 square miles (15.6 km2) |
Tributaries |
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Bridges | DE 11, DE 300, Chance Road, Underwoods Corner Road |
Jordan Branch is a 5.41 mi (8.71 km) long 2nd order tributary to Sewell Branch in Kent County, Delaware.
Course
Jordan Branch rises on the Island Pond Marsh Ditch divide about 0.1 miles east of Fords Corner, Delaware.
Watershed
Jordan Branch drains 6.04 square miles (15.6 km2) of area, receives about 44.7 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 727.94 and is about 6.6% forested.
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