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Deer Creek
Country United States
Physical characteristics
Main source 40°41′04″N 79°54′09″W / 40.6844444°N 79.9025°W / 40.6844444; -79.9025
River mouth 725 ft (221 m)
40°32′07″N 79°50′22″W / 40.5353000°N 79.8394000°W / 40.5353000; -79.8394000
Basin features
River system Allegheny River

Deer Creek is a stream that flows into the Allegheny River. It is located in two counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania: Allegheny County and Butler County.

Where Does Deer Creek Flow?

Deer Creek eventually joins the larger Allegheny River. This meeting point is in a place called Harmar Township.

What Are Its Smaller Streams?

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Deer Creek has several smaller streams that flow into it. These are like its helpers, bringing more water to the main creek.

Here are some of the streams that join Deer Creek:

  • Little Deer Creek
  • Long Run
  • Rawlins Run
  • Blue Run
  • Cunningham Run
  • Cedar Run
  • Dawson Run
  • West Branch Deer Creek
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