Brush Creek (Connoquenessing Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brush Creek |
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Where Brush Creek meets Connoquenessing Creek
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Connoquenessing Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny Beaver Butler |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Brush Creek and Pine Creek (Allegheny River) Warrendale, Pennsylvania 1,160 ft (350 m) 40°38′32″N 80°03′48″W / 40.64222°N 80.06333°W |
| River mouth | Connoquenessing Creek Hazen, Beaver County, Pennsylvania 860 ft (260 m) 40°49′09″N 80°14′49″W / 40.81917°N 80.24694°W |
| Length | 21.08 mi (33.92 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Beaver River |
| Basin size | 56.15 square miles (145.4 km2) |
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Brush Creek is a stream in western Pennsylvania, USA. It is a smaller river that flows into a larger one, called Connoquenessing Creek. This creek starts in the northwestern part of Allegheny County. It then flows towards the northwest. Finally, it joins Connoquenessing Creek in a place called Hazen.
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About Brush Creek
Brush Creek is an important part of the local water system in Pennsylvania. It helps carry water from the land into bigger rivers. The area around the creek, called its watershed, is made up of different types of land.
Where Does Brush Creek Start and End?
Brush Creek begins in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. This is where the land divides the water flow between Brush Creek and another stream called Pine Creek. At its starting point, the creek is about 1,160 feet (354 meters) above sea level.
The creek flows for about 21 miles (34 kilometers). It travels through parts of Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler counties.
Journey to Connoquenessing Creek
Brush Creek's journey ends when it flows into Connoquenessing Creek. This meeting point is in Hazen, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. At this spot, the elevation is about 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level.
What is the Land Around Brush Creek Like?
The land that drains water into Brush Creek is called its watershed. This area covers about 56 square miles (145 square kilometers). The watershed has a mix of different land uses.
- About 35% of the land is used for farming (agricultural).
- Around 42% of the land is covered by forests.
- The rest of the land is used for other things, like towns or roads.
How Much Water Does Brush Creek Carry?
On average, Brush Creek carries about 57.53 cubic feet (1.63 cubic meters) of water per second. This measurement is taken where it meets Connoquenessing Creek. This amount can change depending on rainfall and other weather conditions.
