Biles Creek (Delaware River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Biles Creek |
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 Biles Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Falls |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 7 feet (2.1 m) 40°11′21″N 74°45′33″W / 40.18917°N 74.75917°W |
| River mouth | 7 feet (2.1 m) 40°10′22″N 74°44′13″W / 40.17278°N 74.73694°W |
| Length | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Biles Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Basin size | 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) |
Biles Creek is a small stream located in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. Biles Creek flows into the mighty Delaware River.
This creek gets its name from William Biles. He was an important person who bought an island nearby, now known as Biles Island. This island was quite large, about 309 acres (125 hectares). William Biles arrived in Bucks County on June 12, 1679. This was three years before William Penn, who founded Pennsylvania, even arrived!
About Biles Creek
Biles Creek has an official identification number from the U.S. Geological Survey. This number, 1169615, helps scientists and mapmakers keep track of the creek.
The creek drains a watershed of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). A watershed is the area of land where all the water drains into a particular river or stream. Biles Creek meets the Delaware River at a point known as the 130.55 river mile. This is where the two waterways join together, which is called a confluence.
Where Biles Creek Flows
Biles Creek is located entirely within one area:
- Falls Township
