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Crawford Brook
Crawford Brook is located in New York
Crawford Brook
Location of the mouth of Crawford Brook
Country United States
State New York
County Delaware
Physical characteristics
Main source 42°29′56″N 74°53′15″W / 42.4988889°N 74.8875°W / 42.4988889; -74.8875
River mouth Charlotte Creek
1,201 ft (366 m)
42°27′47″N 74°53′36″W / 42.4631345°N 74.8932135°W / 42.4631345; -74.8932135

Crawford Brook is a small river located in New York. It flows through two different counties: Delaware County and Otsego County. This brook is an important part of the local water system.

What is Crawford Brook?

Crawford Brook is a natural stream of water. It is known as a "brook" because it is smaller than a typical river. It plays a role in the natural environment of the area.

Where Does it Flow?

The brook begins in a specific spot in New York. Its starting point is around 42°29′56″N 74°53′15″W / 42.4988889°N 74.8875°W / 42.4988889; -74.8875. From there, it travels through the landscape.

Crawford Brook eventually flows into a larger body of water. This larger stream is called Charlotte Creek. The place where Crawford Brook joins Charlotte Creek is northeast of a town called Davenport Center. The exact spot where it meets Charlotte Creek is at 42°27′47″N 74°53′36″W / 42.4631345°N 74.8932135°W / 42.4631345; -74.8932135.

How High is it?

The elevation of Crawford Brook changes as it flows. At the point where it joins Charlotte Creek, its elevation is about 1,201 ft (366 m) above sea level. This means it is quite high up in the landscape.

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