Laurel Hill Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Laurel Hill Creek |
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 Location of Laurel Hill Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Casselman River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Laurel Hill Creek and Casselman River about 0.5 miles east of Indiantown, Pennsylvania 2,200 ft (670 m) 40°00′13″N 079°12′16″W / 40.00361°N 79.20444°W |
| River mouth | Casselman River Confluence, Pennsylvania 1,330 ft (410 m) 39°48′53″N 079°21′42″W / 39.81472°N 79.36167°W |
| Length | 39.9 mi (64.2 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Youghiogheny River |
| Basin size | 125.09 square miles (324.0 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Laurel Hill Lake |
Laurel Hill Creek is a stream in Pennsylvania, United States. It flows for about 39.9 miles (64.2 km). This creek is a tributary (a smaller stream that flows into a larger one) of the Casselman River.
The creek is part of a larger water system. Its water eventually flows into the Youghiogheny River, then the Monongahela River, the Ohio River, and finally the mighty Mississippi River. Laurel Hill Creek helps drain an area of about 126 square miles (326 square kilometers).
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Where Laurel Hill Creek Flows
Laurel Hill Creek starts in Jefferson Township. It begins on the eastern side of Laurel Hill, which is part of the Laurel Highlands.
Journey to Confluence
As the creek flows, many smaller streams join it. These are called tributaries.
- In Jefferson Township, streams like Crab Run and Clear Run add to its flow.
- Next, it goes through Middlecreek Township. Here, streams such as Allen Creek and Fall Creek join in.
- The creek then passes through Upper Turkeyfoot Township. More streams like Whipkey Run and Mose King Run contribute water.
- Finally, Laurel Hill Creek reaches Lower Turkeyfoot Township. Streams like May Run join before it reaches its end.
The creek ends its journey in a town called Confluence. This town is named "Confluence" because it's where Laurel Hill Creek meets the Casselman River. Just a short distance later, the Casselman River flows into the Youghiogheny River.
Environmental Importance
In 2009, Laurel Hill Creek was listed as #7 on American Rivers' "Most Endangered Rivers" list. This means that the creek faced some serious challenges that threatened its health and natural environment at that time. Groups work to protect rivers like Laurel Hill Creek to keep them clean and healthy for everyone.
Bridges Crossing the Creek
Several interesting bridges cross over Laurel Hill Creek. These include:
- Barronvale Bridge
- King's Bridge
- Lower Humbert Covered Bridge
