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Lake Creek
Lake Creek (Sugar Creek tributary) is located in Pennsylvania
Lake Creek (Sugar Creek tributary)
Lake Creek (Sugar Creek tributary) is located in the United States
Lake Creek (Sugar Creek tributary)
Location of Lake Creek mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Sugar Creek
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Venango
Crawford County
Physical characteristics
Main source Woodcock Creek divide
about 2 miles northwest of Guys Mills, Pennsylvania
1,538 ft (469 m)
41°39′29″N 079°59′43″W / 41.65806°N 79.99528°W / 41.65806; -79.99528
River mouth Sugar Creek
Cooperstown, Pennsylvania
1,122 ft (342 m)
41°29′55″N 079°52′28″W / 41.49861°N 79.87444°W / 41.49861; -79.87444
Length 17.15 mi (27.60 km)
Basin features
Progression generally southeast
River system Allegheny River
Basin size 34.36 square miles (89.0 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Trout Run
  • Right:
    Brawley Run
Waterbodies Sugar Lake

Lake Creek is a cool stream, about 17.15 mi (27.60 km) long, located in Pennsylvania, United States. It flows through parts of Crawford County and Venango County. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one – in this case, it flows into Sugar Creek. Sugar Creek then eventually joins the Allegheny River, which is a much bigger river!

Where Lake Creek Flows

Lake Creek begins its journey in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It starts near a place called Guys Mills, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows mostly towards the southeast. As it travels, it crosses into Venango County. Finally, Lake Creek meets Sugar Creek in a town called Cooperstown, Pennsylvania.

Lake Creek's Watershed

A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt, directing it into a specific river or stream. Lake Creek's watershed covers an area of 34.36 square miles (89.0 km2).

  • Rainfall: This area gets about 44.6 inches (113 cm) of rain each year.
  • Water Temperature: On average, the water in Lake Creek is about 7.88 degrees Celsius (46.2 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Forests: A big part of the watershed, about 66%, is covered by forests. These trees help keep the water clean and healthy!

Images for kids

  • Course of Lake Creek (Sugar Creek tributary)

    This map shows the path of Lake Creek through Crawford and Venango Counties.

  • Watershed of Lake Creek (Sugar Creek tributary)

    This map highlights the entire area that drains water into Lake Creek.

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