Cayuga Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cayuga Creek |
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Location of the mouth of Cayuga Creek in New York State.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Western New York |
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| Main source | Wyoming County 42°42′48″N 78°21′53″W / 42.71333°N 78.36472°W |
| River mouth | Buffalo River Erie County 42°52′12″N 78°47′10″W / 42.87000°N 78.78611°W |
Cayuga Creek is a small waterway located in western New York, United States. It flows through parts of both Erie County and Wyoming County. This creek eventually joins the Buffalo River in West Seneca, Erie County. From there, the Buffalo River flows into Lake Erie near the city of Buffalo, New York.
The creek gets its name from the Cayuga nation. They are one of the groups that make up the Iroquois Confederacy, a historic Native American alliance.
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Where Cayuga Creek Flows
The area of land that drains into Cayuga Creek is called its watershed. This watershed includes several towns.
Towns in Erie County
Towns in Wyoming County
Villages Along the Creek
Two important villages are located right along Cayuga Creek:
Parks and History Along the Creek
Cayuga Creek flows through several interesting places.
Parks and Recreation
The creek runs through the Lancaster Country Club. This club uses some of the creek's water to keep its golf course green. Cayuga Creek also flows through Como Lake Park in the Town of Lancaster. Here, the creek is held back by a small dam near Lake Avenue. Further downstream, the creek is an important part of Stiglemeyer Park in the Town of Cheektowaga.
Protecting the Community
In the early 1940s, the Village of Lancaster experienced two floods from Cayuga Creek. To prevent future flooding, special protective walls, called dikes, were built along the creek. These dikes help keep the water within its banks, protecting nearby homes and businesses.
