Dyers Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dyers Creek |
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 Dyers Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Lower Makefield |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 210 feet (64 m) 40°15′30″N 74°52′58″W / 40.25833°N 74.88278°W |
| River mouth | 23 feet (7.0 m) 40°16′3″N 74°51′18″W / 40.26750°N 74.85500°W |
| Length | 1.16 miles (1.87 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Dyers Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Basin size | 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) |
| Bridges | Dolington Road Taylorsville Road Pennsylvania Canal (Delaware Division) and towpath Pennsylvania Route 32 (River Road) |
| Slope | 161.21 feet per mile (30.532 m/km) |
Dyers Creek is a small stream located entirely within Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. It flows into the much larger Delaware River. This creek is an important part of the local environment in Bucks County.
Where Dyers Creek Flows
Dyers Creek starts in the northwestern part of Lower Makefield Township. It begins at an elevation of about 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level.
The creek flows mostly northeast for about half of its journey. Then, it turns eastward. It continues until it meets the Delaware River.
The point where Dyers Creek joins the Delaware River is about 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. This means the creek drops quite a bit in height from where it starts to where it ends.
Location
Dyers Creek is found completely within one area:
- Bucks County
- Lower Makefield Township
Bridges and Crossings
Several roads and paths cross over Dyers Creek. These crossings help people and vehicles get around the area.
- Dolington Road
- Taylorsville Road
- Pennsylvania Canal (Delaware Division) and towpath
- Pennsylvania Route 32 (River Road)
- This bridge is about 7 meters (23 feet) long.
- It has two lanes for traffic.
- The bridge was built in 1929.
