Cussewago Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cussewago Creek |
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A 1922 photograph of Cussewago Creek
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Location of Cussewago Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| States | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Crawford Erie |
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| Main source | divide between Cussewago Creek and Elk Creek about 0.25 miles north of Eureka Corners, Pennsylvania 1,315 ft (401 m) 41°54′33″N 080°12′08″W / 41.90917°N 80.20222°W |
| River mouth | French Creek Meadville, Pennsylvania 1,063 ft (324 m) 41°38′21″N 080°09′44″W / 41.63917°N 80.16222°W |
| Length | 35.08 mi (56.46 km) |
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| Progression | south |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 97.29 square miles (252.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | I-86, Hazen Road, North Road, Findley Lake Road, Greenman Road, I-86, Station Road, Ashton Road, NY 89, Wildman Road, Knoyle Road, Jones Road, PA 89, |
Cussewago Creek is a stream in Pennsylvania, United States. It flows for about 35.08 mi (56.46 km). This creek is a tributary, which means it flows into a larger river. Cussewago Creek joins French Creek. It is considered a medium-sized stream.
What's in a Name?
Cussewago Creek has had a few different names over time. People have also called it:
- Cassewago Creek
- Kossewago Creek
The name "Cussewago" is thought to come from the native people who lived in the area long ago. It is said to mean "big belly."
Where Does it Flow?
Cussewago Creek starts in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This is north of a place called Eureka Springs. From there, the creek flows south. It travels into Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Finally, it meets French Creek in the city of Meadville.
The Cussewago Creek Area
The area around Cussewago Creek is called its watershed. This is the land where all the rain and snow eventually drain into the creek. The Cussewago Creek watershed covers about 97.29 square miles (252.0 km2).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 45.4 inches. Almost half of the watershed, about 44%, is covered by forests.
Animals in the Creek
Cussewago Creek is home to many different kinds of animals. You can find:
- Mammals: Animals like raccoons or deer that drink from the creek.
- Amphibians: Creatures like frogs and salamanders that live both in water and on land.
- Fish: Many types of fish swim in the creek's waters.
- Mollusks: These are soft-bodied animals, like snails or clams, that live in the creek bed.
The creek's healthy environment helps all these different animals thrive.
