Jordan Branch (Sewell Branch tributary)

Jordan Branch is a 5.41 mi (8.71 km) long 2nd order tributary to Sewell Branch in Kent County, Delaware.

Jordan Branch Tributary to Sewell Branch
Jordan Branch in Blackiston Wildlife Area
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Location
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Kent
Physical characteristics
Source	Island Pond Marsh Ditch divide
• location	about 0.1 miles east of Fords Corner, Delaware
• coordinates	39°11′31″N 075°41′36″W[1]
• elevation	72 ft (22 m)[2]
Mouth	Sewell Branch
• location	about 2 miles northeast of Pearsons Grove, Delaware
• coordinates	39°14′49″N 075°43′56″W[1]
• elevation	49 ft (15 m)[2]
Length	5.41 mi (8.71 km)[3]
Basin size	6.04 square miles (15.6 km2)[4]
Discharge
• average	7.35 cu ft/s (0.208 m3/s) at mouth with Jordan Branch[4]
Basin features
Progression	northwest
River system	Chester River
Tributaries
• left	unnamed tributaries
• right	unnamed tributaries
Bridges	DE 11, DE 300, Chance Road, Underwoods Corner Road

Course

Jordan Branch rises on the Island Pond Marsh Ditch divide about 0.1 miles east of Fords Corner, Delaware.^[2]

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.^[4]

See also

• List of rivers of Delaware

Maps

Course of Jordan Branch (Sewell Branch tributary)

Watershed of Jordan Branch (Sewell Branch tributary)