Babb Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Babb Creek |
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Babb Creek from the Pennsylvania Route 287 bridge in the village of Morris
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 Location of the mouth of Babb Creek in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Tioga County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | east of Wellsboro Tioga State Forest, Tioga County 1,902 ft (580 m) 41°44′39″N 77°13′16″W / 41.74417°N 77.22111°W |
| River mouth | Pine Creek Blackwell, Tioga County 846 ft (258 m) 41°33′13″N 77°22′50″W / 41.55361°N 77.38056°W |
| Length | 21.7 mi (34.9 km) |
Babb Creek is a stream in Pennsylvania, United States. It flows for about 21.7-mile-long (34.9 km). Babb Creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. It joins Pine Creek.
Where Babb Creek Flows
Babb Creek starts in the eastern part of Tioga County. Its source is near Wellsboro. This area is part of the Tioga State Forest. The creek begins at an elevation of about 1,902 ft (580 m).
Its Journey Downstream
As Babb Creek flows, it travels through different parts of Tioga County. It eventually reaches the community of Blackwell. This is where it meets the larger Pine Creek. The elevation at this meeting point is about 846 ft (258 m).
Joining Other Streams
Another important stream, Stony Fork Creek, flows into Babb Creek. This happens just before Babb Creek reaches Blackwell. Stony Fork Creek joins Babb Creek about 3.5 mi (5.6 km) upstream from Pine Creek. This connection helps carry water from a wider area into Pine Creek.
