Ironworks Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ironworks Creek |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks County |
| Township | Northampton Township |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States 40°13′15″N 75°00′45″W / 40.22083°N 75.01250°W |
| River mouth | Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States 69 ft (21 m) 40°10′18″N 74°59′14″W / 40.17167°N 74.98722°W |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 6.33 sq mi (16.4 km2) |
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Ironworks Creek is a small stream in Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It flows into Mill Creek. This makes Ironworks Creek a "tributary," which is a smaller stream that flows into a larger river or lake.
Ironworks Creek is also part of a bigger water system. Its waters eventually join the Neshaminy Creek and then the Delaware River. This means it's part of the huge watershed of the Delaware River.
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About the Creek
Ironworks Creek starts near Richboro. It flows generally south and southeast. Along its path, it goes through Springfield Lake.
The creek then joins Mill Creek. The area of land that drains water into Ironworks Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 6.33 square miles (16.4 km2).
Smaller Streams Joining In
Ironworks Creek has three smaller streams that flow into it. These are called "unnamed tributaries" because they don't have official names.
One of these smaller streams flows into the Churchville Reservoir. This reservoir is a lake that was created in 1942. It was made by building a dam across a part of Ironworks Creek.
The Churchville Nature Center is a special place next to the reservoir. It's an environmental education center and nature preserve. The center works to protect the land around Ironworks Creek, which is over 700 acres.
Rocks and Land
The ground and rocks around Ironworks Creek are part of something called the Stockton Formation. This is a layer of sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sand, mud, and other materials that build up over a long time.
These rocks were laid down during the Triassic period, which was millions of years ago. The types of rocks found here include sandstone, arkosic sandstone, siltstone, shale, and mudstone.
Where the Creek Flows
Ironworks Creek and all its smaller streams are entirely located within Northampton Township. This means the entire creek system stays within the boundaries of this one township.
Bridges Over the Creek
Many roads cross over Ironworks Creek using bridges. Here are some of the main crossings:
| Crossing | Length | Built |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Route 532 (Buck Road) | - | - |
| Chinquapin Road | 15 metres (49 ft) | 1966 |
| Lower Holland Road | 33.1 metres (109 ft) | 1952 |
| Bustleton Pike | - | - |
| Willow Road | 9 metres (30 ft) | 1962 |
| Tanyard Road | - | - |
| Second Street Pike | - | - |
| Pennsylvania Route 332 (Almshouse Road) | - | - |
