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Cayadutta Creek
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 / 42.95056; -74.38028
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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