Kent-Sussex Line Branch


Kent-Sussex Line Branch is a long 2nd order tributary to the Nanticoke River in Sussex County, Delaware. The lower part of this branch flows along the Kent and Sussex County line, hence the name.

Variant names

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

Course

Kent-Sussex Line Branch rises about 1 mile south of Six Forks, Delaware in Kent County and then flows south-southwest into Sussex County to join the Nanticoke River about 2 miles northeast of Greenwood.

Watershed

Kent-Sussex Line Branch drains of area, receives about 45.6 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 751.96 and is about 9% forested.