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The Allegheny River is a major waterway in the United States. It flows through parts of New York and Pennsylvania. This river is very important. Many smaller rivers and streams flow into it. These smaller waterways are called tributaries. They bring water to the Allegheny River, helping it grow bigger.

The Allegheny River is part of an even larger system. It joins with the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River. The Ohio River then flows into the mighty Mississippi River. This means all the small streams and rivers mentioned here are connected to one of the largest river systems in the world!

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The Allegheny River drainage basin covers parts of New York and Pennsylvania in the United States.
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The Allegheny River drainage basin is part of the Mississippi riverine system.

Tributaries in New York

The Allegheny River begins in Pennsylvania, but it quickly flows north into New York State. Here, it picks up water from many smaller streams. These streams are important for the river's early journey. They help to form the river as it starts its long path.

Some of the streams that join the Allegheny River in New York include:

  • Oswayo Creek (Portville, Cattaraugus Co., NY)
  • Dodge Creek (Allegany County NY)
  • Lillibridge Creek (Portville, Cattaraugus Co., NY)
  • Wayman Branch (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Haskell Creek (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Kings Brook (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Olean Creek (Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY)
  • Twomile Creek (south bank) (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Twomile Creek (north bank) (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Fourmile Creek (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Fivemile Creek (Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY)
  • Birch Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Ninemile Creek (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Tenmile Creek (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Chipmunk Creek (Cattaraugus County NY) (This creek is about 1,371 feet above sea level.)
  • Tunungwant Creek (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Carrollton Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Leonard Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Windfall Creek (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Great Valley Creek (Salamanca, Cattaraugus Co., NY)
  • Titus Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Little Valley Creek (Salamanca, Cattaraugus Co., NY)
  • Drakes Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Sawmill Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Breeds Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Red House Lake (Allegany State Park, Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Red House Brook (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Robinson Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Cricks Run (Cattaraugus County NY)
  • Cold Spring Creek (Cattaraugus County NY)

Tributaries in Pennsylvania

After flowing through New York, the Allegheny River turns south and re-enters Pennsylvania. Here, it meets many more streams and rivers. These tributaries add a lot of water to the Allegheny. They also help shape the landscape of western Pennsylvania.

Some of the important tributaries in Pennsylvania include:

Smaller Streams and Runs

Many smaller streams, often called "runs," flow directly into the Allegheny River. These are important for local ecosystems.

  • Pine Creek
    • Little Pine Creek (west bank)
    • Little Pine Creek (east bank)
    • Willow Run
    • Montour Run
    • North Fork Pine Creek
      • Crouse Run
    • Wexford Run
  • Squaw Run
    • Stony Camp Run
    • Glade Run
  • Plum Creek
    • Bodies Run
    • Little Plum Creek
  • Deer Creek
    • Little Deer Creek
    • Long Run
    • Rawlins Run
    • Blue Run
    • Cunningham Run
    • Cedar Run
    • Dawson Run
    • West Branch Deer Creek
  • Falling Springs Run
  • Blacks Run
  • Tawney Run
    • Yutes Run
  • Riddle Run
  • Pucketa Creek
  • Crawford Run
  • Bailey Run
  • Days Run
  • Girtys Run (Allegheny County, PA)
  • Bull Creek
  • Chartiers Run
  • Rachel Carson Run
  • Big Run
  • Knapp Run
  • Hill Run
  • Watson Run
  • Taylor Run
  • Nicholson Run
  • Glade Run
  • Garretts Run
    • Rupp Run
  • Limestone Run
  • Hays Run
  • Pine Creek
    • North Fork Pine Creek
      • Bullock Run
    • South Fork Pine Creek
      • Deaver Run
      • Laurel Run
      • North Branch South Fork Pine Creek
      • South Branch South Fork Pine Creek
  • Twomile Run
  • Brannon Run
  • Charley Run
  • Pithole Creek
  • Mill Creek
  • Steer Run
  • Baker Creek
  • Peet Brook
  • Dwight Creek
  • Woodcock Creek

Larger Creeks and Rivers

Several larger creeks and even rivers also join the Allegheny. These bigger tributaries often have their own networks of smaller streams.

Major River Tributaries

The Allegheny River also receives water from some very large rivers. These rivers have their own extensive networks of tributaries.

* Yellow Creek ** Little Yellow Creek

* Clear Shade Creek * Dark Shade Creek

See also

Sources

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