Bull Creek (Allegheny River tributary) facts for kids
This article is about Bull Creek (disambiguation). For other uses, see Bull Creek (Allegheny River tributary) (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Bull Creek |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 40°41′40″N 79°53′43″W / 40.6945103°N 79.8953328°W |
| River mouth | 755 ft (230 m) 40°35′51″N 79°45′36″W / 40.5975667°N 79.7600487°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Allegheny River |
Bull Creek is a small river, also known as a tributary. It flows through parts of Allegheny and Butler counties in Pennsylvania, United States. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Bull Creek eventually joins the larger Allegheny River.
Where Bull Creek Flows
Bull Creek begins its journey in Butler County. It then flows south into Allegheny County. The creek ends its path by joining the Allegheny River. This meeting point is in the town of Tarentum, Pennsylvania.
Smaller Streams Joining Bull Creek
Several smaller streams flow into Bull Creek along its path. These smaller streams are also called tributaries. They add water to Bull Creek as it travels towards the Allegheny River.
- Little Bull Creek joins Bull Creek in Tarentum. It flows into Bull Creek through a special tunnel under Bull Creek Road.
- McDowell Run meets Bull Creek in Fawn Township. This is near where Bull Creek Road and Howes Run Road cross.
- Lardintown Run also joins Bull Creek in Fawn Township. It flows in near the intersection of Bull Creek Road and Lardintown Road.
- Rocky Run flows into Bull Creek in Clinton Township. You can find this spot near Saxonburg Boulevard and Cherry Valley Road.
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