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Cow Bridge Branch

Coordinates: 38°36′21.41″N 075°17′53.69″W / 38.6059472°N 75.2982472°W / 38.6059472; -75.2982472
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Cow Bridge Branch
Tributary to Indian River
Map of Cow Bridge Branch mouth location
Map of Cow Bridge Branch mouth location
Location of Cow Bridge Branch mouth
Map of Cow Bridge Branch mouth location
Map of Cow Bridge Branch mouth location
Cow Bridge Branch (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateDelaware
CountySussex
Physical characteristics
SourceOutlet of Morris Millpond
 • locationMorris Mill, Delaware
 • coordinates38°38′22.41″N 075°18′57.69″W / 38.6395583°N 75.3160250°W / 38.6395583; -75.3160250[1]
 • elevation12 ft (3.7 m)[1]
MouthMillsboro Pond
 • location
Millsboro, Delaware
 • coordinates
38°36′21.41″N 075°17′53.69″W / 38.6059472°N 75.2982472°W / 38.6059472; -75.2982472[1]
 • elevation
3 ft (0.91 m)[1]
Length3.98 mi (6.41 km)[2]
Basin size31.58 square miles (81.8 km2)[3]
Discharge 
 • locationMillsboro Pond
 • average42.07 cu ft/s (1.191 m3/s) at mouth into Millsboro Pond[3]
Basin features
ProgressionMillsboro Pond → Indian River → Indian River Bay → Atlantic Ocean[2]
River systemIndian River
Tributaries 
 • leftDeep Branch
 • rightGills Branch
Stockley Branch
Mirey Branch
BridgesZoar Road

Cow Bridge Branch is a 3.98 mi (6.41 km) long third-order tributary to Millsboro Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. This is the only stream of this name in the United States.[1]

Variant names

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According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:[1]

  • Cow Bridge Brook
  • Doe Bridge Branch

Course

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Cow Bridge Branch begins at the outlet of Morris Millpond at Morris Mill, Delaware, where Deep Branch and Gills Branch join. Cow Bridge Branch then flows south-southeast to Millsboro Pond.[1]

Watershed

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Cow Bridge Branch drains 31.58 square miles (81.8 km2) of area, receives about 45.1 in/year of precipitation, and is about 23.07% forested.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Cow Bridge Branch Watershed Report". watersgeo.epa.gov. US EPA. Retrieved May 4, 2023.