List of tributaries of Larrys Creek facts for kids
Larrys Creek is a stream in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It's about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) long. This creek is a branch of the West Branch Susquehanna River, and its water eventually flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The area of land that drains into Larrys Creek is called its watershed, and it covers about 89.1 square miles (230.8 km2). This watershed includes parts of six townships and one borough. Even though many trees were cut down in the 1800s, most of the Larrys Creek watershed (83.1%) is still covered in forests today, with 15.7% used for farming.
Larrys Creek has 42 named smaller streams, called tributaries, that flow into it. These tributaries are like smaller branches joining a bigger river. The two most important branches of Larrys Creek are the First Fork and the Second Fork. They have many smaller streams flowing into them too!
We'll explore these streams in three main groups:
- First, we'll look at the 18 streams that flow directly into Larrys Creek.
- Then, we'll learn about the eight streams that flow into the First Fork of Larrys Creek.
- Finally, we'll discover the nine streams that join the Second Fork of Larrys Creek.
Some of these streams are named, like "Seeley Run." Others are unnamed streams that flow through named valleys, like "Pond Hollow."
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Meet the Tributaries of Larrys Creek
Larrys Creek starts high up in the mountains, in a place called Cogan House Township. It flows south, passing by Green Mountain. Along its way, it goes under the Cogan House Covered Bridge. This old bridge is very special and is listed as a historic place.
As Larrys Creek continues its journey, it flows through different areas, including Mifflin and Anthony Townships. It then enters the town of Salladasburg. Here, a major branch called the Second Fork joins the creek. Just south of Salladasburg, the First Fork also flows into Larrys Creek. These two forks are the biggest tributaries and bring water from many different townships. Finally, Larrys Creek flows through Piatt Township before joining the larger West Branch Susquehanna River.
The five largest streams that flow directly into Larrys Creek are:
- The Second Fork of Larrys Creek: This is the biggest, draining about 24.9 square miles (64.49 km2) of land.
- The First Fork of Larrys Creek: This is the second largest, draining about 17.6 square miles (45.58 km2).
- Roaring Run
- Wendell Run
- Wolf Run
The other tributaries are smaller, each draining less than 5% of the total watershed area.
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Streams Joining the Main Larrys Creek
Larrys Creek has 18 named tributaries that flow directly into its main channel. The two largest and most important are the First Fork and the Second Fork.
The Second Fork joins Larrys Creek in Salladasburg. It starts in Cogan House Township, near the village of White Pine. The First Fork joins Larrys Creek just south of Salladasburg. It begins in Cummings Township.
Other notable streams that flow into the main Larrys Creek include:
- Seeley Run: This stream joins Larrys Creek at the village of Larryville.
- Canoe Run: This stream flows entirely within Piatt Township.
- Mash Run: Its mouth is in Anthony Township.
- Roaring Run: This is a significant stream, joining Larrys Creek in Anthony Township.
- Long Run: This stream is entirely within Cogan House Township.
- Wendell Run: This stream joins Larrys Creek just before the Cogan House Covered Bridge. It also has its own tributary called Buck Run.
- Wolf Run: This stream is entirely within Cogan House Township.
- Birch Run: This stream joins Larrys Creek just upstream from the village of Cogan House.
Several smaller streams, often called "hollows," also feed into Larrys Creek, such as "Pond Hollow," "Spook Hollow," "Cramer Hollow," "Pot Lick Hollow," "Match Pine Hollow," "Watt Hollow," and "Dibber Hollow Run."
Streams Joining the First Fork
The First Fork is the second largest tributary of Larrys Creek. It starts in Cummings Township and flows south-southeast. It eventually joins Larrys Creek just south of Salladasburg. Long ago, much of the First Fork was part of a private club for hunting and fishing called the Ogontz Lodge.
The four largest streams that flow into the First Fork are:
- Tarkiln Run: This is the biggest tributary of the First Fork. It starts on the west side of Fishery Point and has its own tributary called Ritter Run.
- Mud Run: This stream flows entirely within Mifflin Township.
- Dog Run: This stream flows entirely within Cummings Township and has a smaller branch called Little Dog Run.
- Marsh Run: This stream is entirely within Mifflin Township.
Other streams that join the First Fork include Buckhorn Run, "Pond Lick Cove," "Hickory Swale," and "Jacobs Hollow."
Streams Joining the Second Fork
The Second Fork is the largest tributary of Larrys Creek. It begins in Cogan House Township, near the village of White Pine. It flows south through the village of Brookside and eventually joins Larrys Creek in Salladasburg.
In the past, a special road made of wooden planks was built along the Second Fork. This road helped people travel and transport goods. Today, Pennsylvania Route 287 follows a similar path along the Second Fork. A large private area called the "Larrys Creek Fish and Game Club" also exists along this fork, covering over 6,000 acres (2,400 ha).
The three largest streams that flow into the Second Fork are:
- Lawshe Run: This is the largest tributary of the Second Fork. It has its own branch called "Bear Hollow."
- Funston Run: This stream is unique because it's formed by two smaller streams joining together: the Right Fork Funston Run and the Left Fork Funston Run.
- Little Harbor Run: This stream has a smaller branch called "Little Sandy Hollow."
Other streams that join the Second Fork include Joes Run, "Kline Hollow," Harbor Run, "De France Hollow," "Cold Spring Hollow," and "Thompson Hollow."
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