Jackson Creek (Susquehanna River tributary) facts for kids
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Jackson Creek obscured by vegetation
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | broad valley between Avery Mountain and Osterhout Mountain in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania between 840 and 860 feet (256 and 262 m) |
| River mouth | Susquehanna River in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania 584 ft (178 m) 41°30′38″N 75°54′48″W / 41.51051°N 75.91338°W |
| Length | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) |
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| Progression | Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
Jackson Creek is a small stream in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA. It flows into the big Susquehanna River. The creek is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) long and runs through an area called Tunkhannock Township. Nearby, you can see mountains like Avery Mountain and Osterhout Mountain. The ground around the creek has special types of soil and rocks. Jackson Creek is a great place for fish that like cold water and for fish that travel to different places.
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Where Jackson Creek Flows
Jackson Creek starts in a wide valley between Avery Mountain and Osterhout Mountain. It flows generally south, making a few turns along the way. The creek passes through a wetland (a marshy area) and a small pond. It then crosses Pennsylvania Route 92 before joining the Susquehanna River. The spot where it meets the Susquehanna is between two curves in the larger river.
No Tributaries Here
According to The National Map, Jackson Creek does not have any smaller streams or "tributaries" flowing into it.
Land and Rocks Around the Creek
The land where Jackson Creek meets the Susquehanna River is about 587 feet (179 m) above sea level. Where the creek begins, its elevation is higher, between 840 and 860 feet (256 and 262 m) above sea level.
Two mountains are close to Jackson Creek. Avery Mountain is over 1,400 feet (430 m) tall. Osterhout Mountain is even taller, reaching more than 1,800 feet (550 m) above sea level. The ground around these mountains is mostly made of a type of soil called Wisconsinan Till. This soil was left behind by glaciers long ago. There is also bedrock here, which is solid rock like sandstone and shale. You can also find other types of ground materials like alluvium (sand, silt, and gravel carried by water), and areas that used to be wetlands or old lake beds.
Creek's Environment and Wildlife
Jackson Creek is located entirely within the Tunkhannock area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A company called Williams Field Services, LLC. has a special permit related to the creek. This permit helps control erosion (when soil washes away) and sediment (dirt and sand that settles) in the area. Jackson Creek flows next to Lane Hill Road for a good part of its journey.
Jackson Creek is known as a Coldwater Fishery. This means its waters are cold enough for certain types of fish to live there. It's also a Migratory Fishery, which means fish that travel long distances to lay eggs or find food use this creek.
History of Jackson Creek
Jackson Creek was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System (a database of place names) on January 1, 1990. It was included because it was mentioned in a book from 1883 by Israel C. White. The book was called The geology of the North Branch Susquehanna River Region. Jackson Creek has a special ID number in the system: 1202093.
