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) |
| River mouth | West Branch French Creek about 3 miles NNW of Lowville, Pennsylvania 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Length | 2.93 mi (4.72 km) |
| Basin features | |
| 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 2.93 mi (4.72 km) long tributary to West Branch French Creek that is classed as a 1st order stream on the EPA waters geoviewer site.
Course
Alder Brook rises in Venango Township of eastern Erie County, Pennsylvania and then flows east to meet West Branch French Creek north of Lowville.
Watershed
Alder Brook drains 6.63 square miles (17.2 km2) of Erie Drift Plain (glacial geology). The watershed receives an average of 46.2 in/year of precipitation and has a wetness index of 473.57. The watershed is about 41% forested.
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