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Delaware Lakes, Rivers and Water Resources




Delaware Lakes and Rivers Map
Delaware Rivers Shown on the Map:   Brandywine Creek, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Christina River, Leipsic River, Mispillion River, Murderkill River, Nanticoke River, Smyma River and St. Jones River.

Delaware Lakes Shown on the Map:   Indian River Bay, Rehoboth Bay, Little Assawoman Bay and Red Mill Pond.


 Delaware Stream and River Levels
Delaware river levels map
The United States Geological Survey has a number of stream gages located throughout Delaware. These estimate stream levels, discharges and record them over time. This data is published on the web and many stations allow users to plot custom graphs. Get updated Delaware river and stream levels from USGS here.


 Delaware Stream and River Level Alerts
Delaware water level alerts
The United States Geological Survey has a system that will send you an email message when flood levels are reached on any steam with USGS gaging equipment that you have selected. Sign up here to recieve Delaware stream and river level alerts.


 Delaware Water Publications
Delaware precipitation map
The United States Geological Survey has a number of publications related to water use and water resources in Delaware. View the water resource publications for Delaware here.


What is a Hydrograph?
Depletion of the High Plains Aquifer
Colorado River Water Supply Threatened
Water in the News
Geology of Bottled Water
Stream Gaging Stations
Water Resources and Natural Gas Production
Articles About Water


 Delaware Drought Map
Delaware drought map
The United States Geological Survey publishes updated drought maps on their website. There you can view a map that shows where below normal 7-day average stream flow conditions were recently recorded. The maps are updated daily. Get a current Delaware drought map here.




 Delaware Precipitation Map
Delaware precipitation map
The National Atlas Project has precipitation maps for Delaware and other states that you can view online or print for personal use. These maps show the average annual precipitation levels mapped across the state. View and print an Delaware precipitation map here. Precipitation maps prepared by the PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University and the United States Geological Survey.


 Delaware Elevation Map
Delaware elevation map
The topography of an area determines the direction of stream flow and often is a primary influence on the geographic distribution of precipitation. View a detailed Delaware elevation map.


 Delaware News
Sea Level Rise and the US Coastline:  An article on the New York Times website...

Atlantic Coast Inland Flooding from Hurricane Irene:  “The U.S. Geological Survey deployed a temporary monitoring...

Coastal Topography Data:  USGS has released a large number of coastal...

Mineral Clubs and Organizations Worldwide:  The-Vug.com has an impressive listing of mineral clubs...

Roadside Geology Guides:  Since 1972 the “Roadside Geology” series has provided...

Supersized Topographic Maps:  The folks at MyTopo.com are now printing supersized...

Delaware River Basin Commission: Natural Gas Drilling Regulations:  The Delaware River Basin Commission will vote on...

Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed:  The United States Geological Survey has published “Sources,...

Local Emergency Management Agencies:  Ready.gov is a website that connects visitors to...

Wall Maps of US States:  Raven Maps are beautiful examples of shaded-relief wall...

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