Cayadutta Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cayadutta Creek |
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Country | United States |
State | New York |
Physical characteristics | |
River mouth | Mohawk River Fonda, New York 275 ft (84 m) 42°57′02″N 74°22′49″W / 42.95056°N 74.38028°W |
Basin features | |
Basin size | 63.7 sq mi (165 km2) |
Cayadutta Creek is a cool stream that flows into the Mohawk River in Fonda, New York. Its name, "Cayadutta," comes from an old Indian language. It means "rippling waters" or "shallow water running over stones." Imagine a clear stream bubbling over rocks!
This creek is important for the towns of Johnstown and Gloversville. Both cities are built right along its banks.
The Creek's Ancient Past
The Cayadutta Creek has a very long history. It's thought to be one of the really old waterways that helped drain water from the southern parts of the Adirondack Mountains. Think of it like a natural drainpipe that has been working for thousands of years!
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