Crooked Creek (Allegheny River tributary) facts for kids
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The Crooked Creek Lake Recreation Area is a dam, reservoir, and park near Ford City, Armstrong County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
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| Main source | 40°41′44″N 79°04′43″W / 40.6956207°N 79.078645°W |
| River mouth | 771 ft (235 m) 40°44′56″N 79°33′13″W / 40.7489532°N 79.5536568°W |
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| River system | Allegheny River |
Crooked Creek is a stream in Pennsylvania, United States. It flows through Armstrong and Indiana counties. This creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Crooked Creek eventually joins the Allegheny River.
Several old, wooden covered bridges cross Crooked Creek and its smaller streams in Indiana County. For example, the Thomas Covered Bridge goes over Crooked Creek itself. Other bridges, like the Harmon's Covered Bridge and the Trusal Covered Bridge, cross Plum Creek and its branches. Plum Creek is one of the streams that flows into Crooked Creek. These bridges are a cool part of the area's history!
Where Crooked Creek Flows
Crooked Creek starts in Indiana County and flows generally west. It passes through several different areas and townships. The creek finally joins the Allegheny River where Bethel and Manor townships meet.
Smaller Streams Joining Crooked Creek
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into Crooked Creek. These streams add water to the main creek as it flows. Some of the notable tributaries include:
- Plum Creek (which itself has a North Branch and a South Branch)
- Cherry Run (with its own North Branch)
- Pine Run
- Sugar Run
- Walker Run
- Curry Run
Towns and Areas Along the Creek
Crooked Creek flows through several different townships and a borough as it makes its way to the Allegheny River. It starts in Rayne Township in Indiana County. Then it flows through places like Creekside, which is a small town. The creek continues through various townships in both Indiana and Armstrong counties. These include Plumcreek Township and South Bend Township in Armstrong County.
