Mahoning Creek (Allegheny River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mahoning Creek
Mahoning Creek Lake and Dam on Mahoning Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Country	United States
Physical characteristics
Main source	1,293 ft (394 m) 40°58′26″N 78°51′23″W / 40.9740°N 78.8565°W / 40.9740; -78.8565
River mouth	801 ft (244 m) 40°55′59″N 79°27′42″W / 40.9330°N 79.4618°W / 40.9330; -79.4618
Basin features
River system	Allegheny River
Tributaries	Left: East Branch Mahoning Creek, Jackson Run, Canoe Creek, Dutch Run, Carr Run, Little Mahoning Creek, Glade Run, Camp Run, Cave Run, Scrubgrass Creek Right: Stump Creek, Rock Run, Graffius Run, Elk Run, Sawmill Run, Rose Run, Nicely Run, Perryville Run, Foundry Run, Steer Run, Hamilton Run, Sugarcamp Run, Foundry Run, Pine Run, Little Mudlick Creek, Cathcart Run, Hamilton Run

Mahoning Creek is a cool waterway in Pennsylvania, United States. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Mahoning Creek eventually joins the mighty Allegheny River.

Where Mahoning Creek Flows

The Mahoning Creek starts in Clearfield County. Its main beginnings are two smaller streams: the East Branch Mahoning Creek and Stump Creek. From there, it flows west across Pennsylvania. Finally, it meets the Allegheny River near a place called Templeton.

The creek's journey can be thought of in three main parts:

• Upper Mahoning Creek: This is the part from where the creek begins all the way to a large lake.
• Mahoning Creek Lake: This lake was created by the Mahoning Creek Dam. It's a big, calm area where the water collects.
• Lower Mahoning Creek: This section runs from the dam down to where the creek joins the Allegheny River.

Many people enjoy visiting Mahoning Creek. It's a very popular spot for fly fishing, which is a special way of catching fish using artificial "flies" as bait.

Tributaries: The Creek's Helpers

A "tributary" is like a helper stream that flows into a larger river or creek. Mahoning Creek has many tributaries that add water to it along its journey. These smaller streams help make Mahoning Creek the size it is.

Some of the important tributaries that join Mahoning Creek include:

• East Branch Mahoning Creek
• Stump Creek
• Jackson Run
• Canoe Creek
• Little Mahoning Creek
• Pine Run
• Scrubgrass Creek

These are just a few of the many streams that feed into Mahoning Creek, helping it grow as it flows towards the Allegheny River.

Places Mahoning Creek Passes Through

As Mahoning Creek travels, it flows through different areas, including parts of Armstrong, Jefferson, and Indiana counties.

Here are some of the main towns and townships (smaller local areas) that Mahoning Creek flows through, from its start to its end:

• Henderson Township, Jefferson County
• Big Run
• Bell Township, Jefferson County
• Punxsutawney
• Perry Township, Jefferson County
• West Mahoning Township, Indiana County
• Wayne Township, Armstrong County
• Redbank Township, Armstrong County
• Mahoning Township, Armstrong County
• Pine Township, Armstrong County

Its main branches, like the East Branch Mahoning Creek and Little Mahoning Creek, also flow through several other townships and counties before joining the main creek.