Cherry Valley Creek (New York) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cherry Valley Creek |
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Location of the mouth of the Cherry Valley Creek in New York State.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Otsego County |
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| Main source | Near Cherry Valley 42°49′57″N 74°46′38″W / 42.83250°N 74.77722°W |
| River mouth | Susquehanna River Milford 42°35′26″N 74°55′54″W / 42.59056°N 74.93167°W |
| Length | 34.1 mi (54.9 km) |
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Cherry Valley Creek is a stream in central New York. It is about 34.1-mile-long (54.9 km). This creek flows into the Susquehanna River.
Where Does Cherry Valley Creek Flow?
The Cherry Valley Creek starts near the village of Cherry Valley. It flows southwest through an area called the Cherry Valley. This area is in Otsego County.
The creek passes through a few towns. These towns include Cherry Valley, Roseboom, and Middlefield. Finally, it joins the Susquehanna River. This meeting point is east of the village of Milford.
How Long is Cherry Valley Creek?
Cherry Valley Creek is about 34.1 miles (54.9 kilometers) long. This makes it a good-sized stream in the region.
What Rivers Does it Connect To?
The Cherry Valley Creek is a "headwater tributary" of the Susquehanna River. This means it is one of the smaller streams that feed into the larger Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna River is a very important river in the eastern United States.
Other smaller streams also flow into Cherry Valley Creek. These are called tributaries. Some of the streams that join Cherry Valley Creek are Pleasant Brook, Shellrock Creek, Willow Creek, and O' Connell Brook.
