Kasson Brook facts for kids

Kasson Brook, also known as Cassan Brook, is a small stream in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It flows into Mehoopany Creek. This stream is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km) long. It runs through Forkston Township.

The area that drains into the brook is about 4.53 square miles (11.7 km2). Kasson Brook is a very clean stream. It is known for its cold, clear water, perfect for fish. It is one of many streams that cut through South Mountain.

Where Kasson Brook Flows

Kasson Brook starts high up on South Mountain in Forkston Township. It flows mostly north and west. The stream first goes into a deep valley. Then, it turns west for a short distance. After that, it flows north-northwest for over a mile.

Finally, Kasson Brook leaves its valley. It crosses Windy Valley Road. Soon after, it joins Mehoopany Creek. Kasson Brook meets Mehoopany Creek about 10.78 miles (17.35 km) before Mehoopany Creek ends.

Land and Rocks Around the Brook

The land around the end of Kasson Brook is about 997 feet (304 m) above sea level. Near where the stream begins, the land is much higher. It is about 2043 feet (623 m) above sea level.

Kasson Brook is one of five large streams. These streams cut through a big, flat-topped mountain near Mehoopany Creek. In the late 1800s, people found traces of coal near the stream's source.

Since the year 2000, work has been done to make the streambanks stronger. Some changes have also been made to the stream's path. This happened near where Kasson Brook meets Mehoopany Creek. Some local people were concerned that these changes caused flooding on their land.

Water and the Area it Drains

The entire area that drains water into Kasson Brook is about 4.53 square miles (11.7 km2). The end of the stream is on the Dutch Mountain map. However, its beginning is on the Noxen map. The stream joins Mehoopany Creek at a small village also called Kasson Brook.

Kasson Brook is considered a very healthy stream. It is not listed as a polluted or "impaired" waterbody.

History and Fun Activities

Kasson Brook was officially named on August 2, 1979. Its official number in the Geographic Names Information System is 1198961. The stream is also known by its other name, Cassan Brook.

Years ago, the Civilian Conservation Corps had a camp on Kasson Brook. This group helped with conservation projects. A concrete bridge was built over Kasson Brook in 1953. This bridge carries State Route 3001 in Forkston Township. It is 36.1 feet (11.0 m) long. About 153 vehicles use this bridge each day.

In March 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection took water samples from the stream. They did this to check the health of streams in the Mehoopany Creek area. These streams had not been checked for many years.

You can find Pennsylvania State Game Lands near Kasson Brook. These are areas set aside for hunting and outdoor activities. In 2013, Kasson Brook was named a "wild trout stream." This means it's a special place where trout live and reproduce naturally. This special name does not change how the stream is managed.

Aquatic Life

Wild trout live and reproduce naturally in Kasson Brook. They are found from the very beginning of the stream all the way to its end. The stream is known as a High-Quality Coldwater Fishery. This means its cold, clean water is perfect for aquatic life.

The point where Kasson Brook meets Mehoopany Creek is important. It is the furthest upstream point where trout are stocked in Mehoopany Creek.