Chittenango Creek facts for kids
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Chittenango Creek, looking downstream at Chittenango Falls State Park
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Location of the mouth of Chittenango Creek in New York State
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Central New York |
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| Main source | Nelson Swamp Town of Fenner, Madison County 42°57′31″N 75°45′13″W / 42.95861°N 75.75361°W |
| River mouth | Oneida Lake Bridgeport 43°11′01″N 75°59′36″W / 43.18361°N 75.99333°W |
The Chittenango Creek is a small river located in the middle part of New York State, United States. This creek helps form the border between two counties: Onondaga County and Madison County.
The area of land that drains into Chittenango Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 290 square miles (750 square kilometers) across Onondaga and Madison counties. Imagine all the rain and snow that falls on this large area; it all eventually flows into the creek! On average, about 300 cubic feet (8.5 cubic meters) of water flows through the creek each second.
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Where Does Chittenango Creek Start and End?
Chittenango Creek begins its journey in a place called Nelson Swamp. This swamp is located in the town of Fenner, which is in Madison County. It's like the creek's birthplace!
Journey to Oneida Lake
As the creek flows, it picks up water from other places. One important spot is near the village of Cazenovia. Here, the creek receives water that flows out of Cazenovia Lake.
From Cazenovia, Chittenango Creek travels north. One of the most exciting parts of its path is when it tumbles over a huge waterfall. This waterfall is 167 feet (51 meters) tall and is found in Chittenango Falls State Park. It's a really cool sight to see!
After the waterfall, the creek continues its journey through the village of Chittenango. Finally, Chittenango Creek flows into Oneida Lake near the community of Bridgeport. This is where its journey ends, as its waters join the larger lake.
Smaller Streams Joining the Creek
Just like big rivers have smaller streams joining them, Chittenango Creek also has its own helpers. These smaller streams are called tributaries. They add more water to the creek as it flows along. Some of the main tributaries that flow into Chittenango Creek include:
- Butternut Creek
- Limestone Creek
- Meadow Brook
Images for kids
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Chittenango Falls in May 2007
