Alder Brook (West Branch French Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Alder Brook mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to West Branch French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Township | Venango |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Alder Brook and LeBeouf Creek about 2 miles east of Bogus Corners, Pennsylvania 1,335 ft (407 m) 42°03′58″N 079°53′46″W / 42.06611°N 79.89611°W |
| River mouth | West Branch French Creek about 3 miles NNW of Lowville, Pennsylvania 1,299 ft (396 m) 42°03′27″N 079°50′30″W / 42.05750°N 79.84167°W |
| Length | 2.93 mi (4.72 km) |
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| Progression | east |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 6.63 square miles (17.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Wattsburg Road, Phillipsville Road |
Alder Brook is a small stream, about 2.93 mi (4.72 km) long, located in Pennsylvania. It's a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Alder Brook flows into the West Branch French Creek. It's considered a "1st order stream," meaning it's one of the smallest streams that doesn't have other streams flowing into it.
Where Alder Brook Flows
Alder Brook starts in Venango Township, which is in the eastern part of Erie County, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows towards the east. Its journey ends when it joins the West Branch French Creek, just north of a place called Lowville.
The Alder Brook Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Alder Brook watershed covers about 6.63 square miles (17.2 km2) of land. This area is part of what's called the Erie Drift Plain, which was shaped by glaciers long ago.
The watershed gets a good amount of rain and snow, averaging about 46.2 inches each year. About 41% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees that help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
