East Branch Sugar Creek (Sugar Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East Branch Sugar Creek |
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Location of East Branch Sugar Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Sugar Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Venango |
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| Main source | Twomile Run divide about 0.25 miles east of Dempseytown, Pennsylvania 1,500 ft (460 m) 41°31′49″N 079°45′04″W / 41.53028°N 79.75111°W |
| River mouth | Sugar Creek Cooperstown, Pennsylvania 1,132 ft (345 m) 41°30′13″N 079°51′46″W / 41.50361°N 79.86278°W |
| Length | 7.21 mi (11.60 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally west |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 49.17 square miles (127.3 km2) |
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East Branch Sugar Creek is a small but important waterway in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It is about 7.21 mi (11.60 km) long. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one. East Branch Sugar Creek flows into Sugar Creek.
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Journey of East Branch Sugar Creek
Where Does the Creek Start?
East Branch Sugar Creek begins its journey in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It starts near a place called Dempseytown, high up on a land ridge known as the Twomile Run divide. Think of it as the top of a hill where water starts to flow downhill. The starting point is about 1,500 feet (457 meters) above sea level.
Where Does the Creek Flow?
From its starting point, East Branch Sugar Creek flows mostly towards the west. It travels through the landscape until it reaches Cooperstown, Pennsylvania. This is where it joins up with the larger Sugar Creek. The point where it meets Sugar Creek is about 1,132 feet (345 meters) above sea level.
Understanding the Watershed
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a giant bowl or a funnel. It's an area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common body of water, like a river, lake, or in this case, East Branch Sugar Creek. The watershed for East Branch Sugar Creek covers about 49.17 square miles (127.3 km2) (127.35 square kilometers) of land.
Forests and Rain in the Watershed
A big part of this watershed, about 66%, is covered by forests. These trees and plants help keep the water clean by filtering out pollutants and slowing down runoff. The area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 44.8 inches (113.8 cm). This rain is what feeds the creek and keeps it flowing.
Pictures of the Creek
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