Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek facts for kids
The Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek is a cool stream in Pennsylvania. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one called Sinnemahoning Creek. Long ago, people just called it "Driftwood Creek." It got this name because lots of driftwood would gather there.
Where Does the Driftwood Branch Start?
The Driftwood Branch begins its journey in the northeast part of Elk County. From there, it flows southeast for about 36 miles (58 kilometers). It keeps going until it meets another stream called the Bennett Branch.
Other Streams That Join In
As the Driftwood Branch flows along, other smaller streams join it.
- First, Clear Creek and then North Creek add their waters. This happens after the community of Rich Valley.
- Further downstream, West Creek joins the Driftwood Branch. This meeting point is near the town of Emporium in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
- About one mile (1.6 kilometers) after that, Sinnemahoning Portage Creek also flows into the Driftwood Branch.
The Driftwood Branch then continues for another 19.6 miles (31.5 kilometers). Finally, it meets the Bennett Branch in the town of Driftwood. When these two streams come together, they form the main Sinnemahoning Creek.
