Culver Creek (Pennsylvania) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Culver Creek |
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| Other name(s) | Culver's Creek |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Osborn Culver Pond in Ross Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania between 1,120 and 1,140 feet (340 and 350 m) |
| River mouth | Shickshinny Lake on Shickshinny Creek in Union Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 935 ft (285 m) 41°13′31″N 76°10′59″W / 41.22516°N 76.18293°W |
| Length | 1.1 mi (1.8 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Shickshinny Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 1.10 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
Culver Creek (also known as Culver's Creek) is a small stream, or tributary, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It flows into Shickshinny Creek. This creek is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) long. It travels through Ross Township and Union Township. The area of land that drains into the creek, called its watershed, is about 1.10 square miles (2.85 km2). Culver Creek is a special place for fish, as it's known as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery.
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Where Does Culver Creek Flow?
Culver Creek starts its journey in a pond called Osborn Culver Pond in Ross Township. From there, it flows southeast for a short distance. Then, it turns south-southeast and enters Union Township.
After flowing for a bit more, the creek turns south and then southeast again. Finally, it reaches its end point, joining Shickshinny Creek in Shickshinny Lake. Culver Creek meets Shickshinny Creek about 6.72 miles (10.81 km) before Shickshinny Creek reaches its own end.
What Is the Land Like Around Culver Creek?
The land around Culver Creek has different elevations. Near where the creek ends, its mouth, the elevation is about 935 feet (285 m) above sea level. Near where the creek begins, its source, the elevation is higher, between 1,120 and 1,140 feet (341 and 347 m) above sea level.
Geology of the Area
The ground along most of Culver Creek is covered by a type of soil left behind by glaciers. This soil is called Wisconsinan Till. Near the creek's beginning, there's a patch of Wisconsinan Bouldery Till, which means it has more large rocks. At the creek's mouth, you can find an alluvial fan. This is a fan-shaped deposit of soil and rocks carried by the water.
In many places near the creek, the ground also has bedrock. This bedrock is made of sandstone and shale.
What Is a Watershed?
The watershed of Culver Creek is the entire area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into this creek. For Culver Creek, this area is about 1.10 square miles (2.85 km2). The creek is entirely within the area covered by the United States Geological Survey map called Shickshinny. It is also close to the small village of Muhlenburg.
As mentioned, the creek starts in Osborn Culver Pond and ends in Shickshinny Lake.
A Look at Culver Creek's History
Culver Creek was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system helps keep track of names and locations of places like rivers and mountains. Its special ID number there is 1172822.
In 1892, there were plans to build a stone arch bridge over Culver Creek in Ross Township. This bridge was expected to cost $250.
What About Life in Culver Creek?
The entire watershed of Culver Creek is very important for fish. It is called a Coldwater Fishery. This means the water stays cold enough for fish that prefer cooler temperatures, like trout. It is also a Migratory Fishery. This means it's a place where fish travel through, or migrate, often to lay their eggs.
