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Balls Creek
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
Physical characteristics
Main source Wayne County, Pennsylvania
River mouth West Branch Delaware River
Balls Eddy, Pennsylvania, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States
41°58′12″N 75°20′07″W / 41.97000°N 75.33528°W / 41.97000; -75.33528
Basin features
Basin size 15.2 sq mi (39 km2)

Balls Creek is a small waterway located in the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's like a small stream that flows into a bigger river. Creeks are important because they carry water from land into larger bodies of water.

What is Balls Creek?

Balls Creek is a natural stream of water. It's smaller than a river. Creeks often join together to form larger rivers. They help move water through the landscape.

Where Does Balls Creek Flow?

This creek flows into the West Branch Delaware River. The place where it joins the river is called Balls Eddy, Pennsylvania. This area is part of Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The point where a creek or river meets a larger one is called its mouth.

The Area Balls Creek Drains

Every creek and river collects water from a specific area of land. This area is known as its basin or watershed. For Balls Creek, its basin covers about 15.2 square miles. This means all the rain and snow that falls on this 15.2 square mile area will eventually flow into Balls Creek.

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