Big Pine Creek (Indiana) facts for kids
Big Pine Creek is a cool creek located in northwestern Indiana, USA. It starts its journey in Round Grove Township in southwestern White County. From there, it flows mostly south for about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) (which is about 82.6 kilometers). It travels through Benton and Warren counties before finally joining the Wabash River near the town of Attica.
The lower part of the creek, from Rainsville all the way to the Wabash River, is a popular spot for people who enjoy canoeing. This is especially true in the spring when the water levels are higher. It's a great place to see local plants, animals, and interesting rock formations.
The Big Pine Creek begins at a specific point called 40°35′56″N 87°00′49″W / 40.59889°N 87.01361°W. It then meets the Wabash River at 40°17′53″N 87°15′10″W / 40.29806°N 87.25278°W.
How Much Water Flows?
At the USGS station near Pine Village, Indiana, scientists measure how much water flows through Big Pine Creek. On average, about 224 cubic feet of water pass by every second. That's like filling a small swimming pool very quickly!
Friends of the Creek
There's a special group called the "Friends of Big Pine Creek." This organization works hard to protect and take care of the entire watershed of Big Pine Creek. A watershed is all the land area that drains water into a specific river or creek. They want to make sure the creek stays healthy and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
What Rivers Join Big Pine Creek?
Many smaller streams flow into Big Pine Creek, adding to its water. The most important ones, listed from north to south, are:
- Little Pine Creek (in Benton County)
- Mud Pine Creek
- Spring Branch
- Fall Creek
