Cedar Creek (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cedar Creek |
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Location of Cedar Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lutz Creek divide about 3 miles northeast of Arnold City, Pennsylvania 1,130 ft (340 m) 40°08′11″N 079°48′09″W / 40.13639°N 79.80250°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 2 miles east of Sweeneys Crossroads, Pennsylvania 758 ft (231 m) 40°10′44″N 079°46′40″W / 40.17889°N 79.77778°W |
| Length | 4.74 mi (7.63 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 5.73 square miles (14.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Todd Farm Road, Cedar Hill Boulevard, Mildred Road, Cobble Lane, Ridge Road, I-70, Smith Road, Pfile Lane, PA 51, Concord Lane |
Cedar Creek is a 4.74 mi (7.63 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Course
Cedar Creek rises about 3 miles northeast of Arnold City, Pennsylvania, and then flows north to join the Youghiogheny River about 2 miles northeast of Sweeneys Crossroads.
Watershed
Cedar Creek drains 5.73 square miles (14.8 km2) of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 354.20, and is about 43% forested.
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