Beartrap Hollow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beartrap Hollow |
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| Other name(s) | Bear Trap Hollow |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | South White Deer Ridge in Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania 1,536 ft (468 m) |
| River mouth | White Deer Hole Creek in Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania near Elmsport 553 ft (169 m) 41°07′09″N 77°01′50″W / 41.11916°N 77.03053°W |
| Length | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | White Deer Hole Creek → West Branch Susquehanna River → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
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Beartrap Hollow (also known as Bear Trap Hollow) is a small stream in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It's a tributary of White Deer Hole Creek. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
Beartrap Hollow is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long. That's like walking about 2.4 kilometers! It flows through an area called Washington Township. The land area that drains water into this stream, called its watershed, is about 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2). This stream is considered clean and healthy.
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The Stream's Journey
Beartrap Hollow starts high up on a place called South White Deer Ridge in Washington Township. It flows north, winding its way down the ridge.
After a while, it turns towards the north-northwest. As it reaches the bottom of the ridge, another small, unnamed stream joins it from the left side. Then, Beartrap Hollow turns northeast for a short distance. Soon after, it flows into White Deer Hole Creek.
Beartrap Hollow meets White Deer Hole Creek about 10.84 miles (17.45 km) before White Deer Hole Creek reaches its own end.
Other Streams Joining In
Beartrap Hollow doesn't have any named streams flowing into it. But it does have one unnamed tributary. This smaller stream is about 0.6 miles (0.97 km) long. It starts a bit lower on South White Deer Ridge than Beartrap Hollow itself. This unnamed stream joins Beartrap Hollow closer to where Beartrap Hollow ends.
Land and Water Features
The land around Beartrap Hollow has different elevations. The spot where Beartrap Hollow flows into White Deer Hole Creek is about 553 feet (169 m) above sea level. Sea level is the average height of the ocean's surface.
Where the stream begins, its source, the elevation is much higher. It's about 1,536 feet (468 m) above sea level.
The stream's starting point is on South White Deer Ridge. This ridge is quite steep near the top of the stream. But as the stream flows lower, the ridge becomes less steep. Beartrap Hollow eventually flows down into the wide valley of White Deer Hole Creek.
This area is part of the Ridge and Valley region. This means the landscape has long, parallel ridges and valleys. Beartrap Hollow is a freestone stream, which means its water flows over rocks and gravel, not through soft soil.
It's good to know that Beartrap Hollow is not listed as an "impaired waterbody." This means its water quality is good and it's healthy for plants and animals.
Wildlife and the Land Around the Stream
The entire area that drains water into Beartrap Hollow, its watershed, covers about 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2). The stream is located entirely within a specific map area called the Williamsport SE quadrangle by the United States Geological Survey. The mouth of the stream is close to a place called Elmsport.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is looking into Beartrap Hollow. They are thinking about giving it a special "wild trout" designation. This means the stream would be a great place for wild trout to live and grow naturally.
History and Fun Things to Do
The valley where Beartrap Hollow flows was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names for places in the United States. The stream itself doesn't have its own unique name. Instead, it gets its name from the valley it flows through. It's also known as Bear Trap Hollow.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission studied Beartrap Hollow on June 14, 2013. They listed it on their website on January 20, 2015, as a stream being considered for wild trout designation. This shows they believe it's a good home for these fish.
Beartrap Hollow is also located near Tiadaghton State Forest. This state forest is a great place for outdoor activities like hiking and enjoying nature.
