Deep Hollow (West Branch Fishing Creek tributary) facts for kids

Deep Hollow is a small stream, also known as a tributary, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It flows into another stream called West Branch Fishing Creek. Deep Hollow is about 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers) long. It runs through Davidson Township.

The area of land that drains water into Deep Hollow is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 0.53 square miles (1.37 square kilometers). One cool fact about Deep Hollow is that wild trout live and reproduce naturally in its waters.

Where Does Deep Hollow Flow?

Deep Hollow begins in a valley. This valley is found on a high, flat area of land known as a plateau. It is located in Davidson Township.

The stream first flows towards the south-southeast. As it travels, the valley around it becomes much deeper. Then, the stream turns and flows south-southwest for a short distance.

Finally, Deep Hollow turns south-southeast again. It crosses Fishing Creek Road. Soon after, it joins West Branch Fishing Creek. This meeting point is about 8.24 miles (13.26 kilometers) upstream from where West Branch Fishing Creek ends.

What's the Land Like Around Deep Hollow?

The land around Deep Hollow has interesting features. Near where the stream joins West Branch Fishing Creek, the elevation is about 1,657 feet (505 meters) above sea level. Near the stream's beginning, its source, the elevation is higher. It is just over 2,340 feet (713 meters) above sea level.

Most of the ground in Deep Hollow's valley is made of bedrock. This bedrock is mainly sandstone and shale. These are types of rock found deep underground.

However, near the stream's mouth, the ground changes. Here, you can find alluvium and Boulder Colluvium. Alluvium is made of layers of sand, silt, and gravel. It can also have some large rocks called boulders. Boulder Colluvium mostly contains boulders. These boulders are often made of quartz, sandstone, or conglomerate.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission helps take care of the area. They have a permit to maintain a bridge that crosses Deep Hollow. This bridge is 10 feet (3 meters) long. The opening under the bridge, where the water flows, is 5 square feet (0.5 square meters). It is a wooden bridge with stone walls supporting it.

Animals and Water in Deep Hollow

The entire watershed of Deep Hollow is about 0.53 square miles (1.37 square kilometers). This means all the land that collects water for the stream is within this area. The stream is located entirely within the Elk Grove area. This area is mapped by the United States Geological Survey.

Deep Hollow is a special place for fish. Wild trout naturally reproduce in the stream. They live and lay their eggs all along the stream, from its very beginning down to where it joins West Branch Fishing Creek. This shows that the water quality is good enough for these fish to thrive.

A Bit of History About Deep Hollow

Deep Hollow was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations of places in the United States. Its special ID number in the system is 1173064.

The stream itself doesn't have a unique name. Instead, it gets its name from the valley it flows through. People simply called the valley "Deep Hollow," and so the stream became known by the same name.