Hummer Creek (Thompson Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hummer Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Thompson Creek
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Crawford
Physical characteristics
Main source	West Branch Caldwell Creek divide about 2 miles east-southeast of Vrooman, Pennsylvania 1,660 ft (510 m) 41°43′19″N 079°36′52″W / 41.72194°N 79.61444°W / 41.72194; -79.61444
River mouth	Thompson Creek Shelamndine Springs, Pennsylvania 1,328 ft (405 m) 41°41′10″N 079°39′47″W / 41.68611°N 79.66306°W / 41.68611; -79.66306
Length	3.83 mi (6.16 km)
Basin features
Progression	southwest
River system	Allegheny River
Basin size	5.50 square miles (14.2 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Cloverdale Road, Hummer Road, Townline Road

Hummer Creek is a small stream, about 3.83 mi (6.16 km) long, located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It's a "2nd order tributary," which means it flows into another stream called Thompson Creek, and Thompson Creek then flows into a larger river system. Think of it like a small branch joining a bigger branch, which then joins the main tree trunk!

What's in a Name?

Sometimes, creeks and rivers have more than one name. According to the Geographic Names Information System, Hummer Creek has also been known as:

• Hummer Run

Where Does Hummer Creek Flow?

Hummer Creek starts its journey about 2 miles (about 3.2 km) east-southeast of a place called Vrooman, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows towards the southwest. Its journey ends when it joins Thompson Creek at a spot known as Shelmandine Springs.

Understanding the Watershed

A watershed is like a giant bowl or basin where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common stream, river, or lake. The Hummer Creek watershed covers an area of about 5.50 square miles (14.2 km²). This area gets about 45.1 inches (about 114.5 cm) of rain each year. A big part of this watershed, about 54%, is covered by forests. This is good because forests help keep the water clean and healthy!

Maps of Hummer Creek

These maps help us see exactly where Hummer Creek is and how its watershed looks.

This map shows the path of Hummer Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.

This map highlights the watershed area that drains into Hummer Creek.