Kashinka Hollow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kashinka Hollow |
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Kashinka Hollow looking downstream
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | northwest of Summer Hill in Briar Creek Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania 980 to 1,000 feet (300 to 300 m) |
| River mouth | East Branch Briar Creek in Briar Creek Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania 560 to 580 feet (170 to 180 m) 41°03′52″N 76°16′35″W / 41.0644°N 76.2763°W |
| Length | 3.0 mi (4.8 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | East Branch Briar Creek → Briar Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
Kashinka Hollow is a small stream in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It flows into the East Branch Briar Creek. The stream is about 3.0 miles (4.8 km) long. It flows through Briar Creek Township. The area of land that drains into the stream, called its watershed, is 2.08 square miles (5.4 km2).
The water in Kashinka Hollow has a median pH of 7.565. This means it's slightly alkaline, or basic. The stream's watershed sits on different types of rock. These include limestone, shale, siltstone, and mudstone. Trout live and reproduce naturally in Kashinka Hollow.
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Stream's Path
Kashinka Hollow starts near a place called Summer Hill. It begins about half a mile northwest of this community. First, it flows west for a short distance. Then, it turns south and enters a valley. It flows through this valley for over a mile.
While in the valley, the stream flows next to Kachinka Hollow Road. After leaving the valley, it continues south. It then turns southwest near a town called Martzville. Finally, the stream turns south again. Soon after, it meets the East Branch Briar Creek. Kashinka Hollow joins East Branch Briar Creek about 3.58 miles (5.76 km) before the East Branch reaches its own mouth.
Water Conditions
The amount of water flowing in Kashinka Hollow changes. This flow, called discharge, can be from 0.12 to 41.2 cubic feet per second. The average flow is about 2.325 cubic feet per second.
The water temperature also varies. It can be as cool as 34.52 °F (1.40 °C) or as warm as 85.10 °F (29.50 °C). The average temperature is 57.02 °F (13.90 °C). The highest temperature recorded in Kashinka Hollow is the warmest in the whole Briar Creek watershed.
The pH of the water ranges from 7.14 to 8.73. The average pH is 7.565. This means the water is usually slightly basic. The amount of total dissolved solids (like minerals) in the water ranges from 34 to 86 parts per million. The average is 43.5 parts per million.
Sometimes, the water in Kashinka Hollow can have higher amounts of lead and nitrates.
Stream Health Assessment
A group called the Briar Creek Association for Watershed Solutions checked the health of Kashinka Hollow. They gave it a score of 3.4 out of 10. This was the lowest score in the Briar Creek watershed.
The stream scored best (10 out of 10) for how easily fish could move. It scored lowest (1 out of 10) in a few areas. These included the stability of its streambanks. It also scored low on the plants growing along its banks, called riparian buffers. The amount of tree cover, or canopy, was also low.
Land and Rocks
The place where Kashinka Hollow meets East Branch Briar Creek is about 560 to 580 feet (170 to 180 m) above sea level. The very start of the stream is higher up. It's about 980 to 1,000 feet (300 to 300 m) above sea level.
The area around the mouth of the stream has limestone rock. The lower parts of the watershed are mostly shale. Most of the middle and upper parts of the watershed have siltstone. The very top parts are on mudstone.
The soil in some areas near Kashinka Hollow is called Watson Series soil. This soil is a type of silt loam. It drains water fairly well and is acidic. Other types of soil are also found in the stream's watershed.
Kashinka Hollow Watershed
The watershed of Kashinka Hollow covers an area of 2.08 square miles (5.4 km2). A watershed is all the land where water drains into a particular stream or river. This entire watershed is located within Briar Creek Township.
Some important roads in the stream's watershed include Evansville Road, Summer Hill Road, and Twin Church Road.
Aquatic Life
Trout are found in Kashinka Hollow. They naturally reproduce along the entire length of the stream. This means they lay eggs and new trout hatch there.
Fun Activities
The "Run for the Diamonds" is a race that passes through the area of Kashinka Hollow.
