Marsh Creek (Bowman Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Marsh Creek looking upstream from Jenks Road
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | base of a ridge in Northmoreland Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania between 1,160 and 1,180 feet (354 and 360 m) |
| River mouth | Bowman Creek in Eaton Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania 712 ft (217 m) 41°28′25″N 75°59′24″W / 41.4736°N 75.9901°W |
| Length | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) |
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| Progression | Bowman Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 10.2 sq mi (26 km2) |
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Marsh Creek is a small stream that flows into Bowman Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It's about 5.6 miles (9 km) long. The creek flows through three townships: Northmoreland, Eaton, and Monroe. The area of land that drains into the creek is about 10.2 square miles (26.4 km2).
Marsh Creek is a very healthy stream where wild trout live and reproduce. It's also known as a "High-Quality Coldwater Fishery" and a "Migratory Fishery," which means it's great for fish. Several bridges cross over the creek.
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Where Marsh Creek Flows
Marsh Creek starts at the bottom of a ridge in Northmoreland Township. It flows northeast for a short distance. Then, it turns north for over a mile, passing through a large wetland area. The creek then turns northwest for a bit. After that, it turns north again and crosses Pennsylvania Route 292.
The creek then turns west-northwest and crosses Pennsylvania Route 292 once more. It flows through Eaton Township and meets Sugar Run, its only named tributary. For most of its remaining journey, Marsh Creek flows along the border of Eaton and Monroe Townships. It crosses Pennsylvania Route 292 a third time. Finally, the creek turns northeast and joins Bowman Creek.
Marsh Creek meets Bowman Creek about 5.6 miles (9 km) upstream from Bowman Creek's mouth.
Marsh Creek's Tributaries
Marsh Creek has one named tributary called Sugar Run. Sugar Run joins Marsh Creek about 2.24 miles (3.6 km) upstream from Marsh Creek's mouth. The area of land that drains into Sugar Run is about 1.36 square miles (3.5 km2).
Water Quality of Marsh Creek
Marsh Creek is a very clean and healthy stream. It is not listed as an "impaired waterbody," which means its water quality is good.
Geography and Land Around the Creek
The land around the mouth of Marsh Creek is about 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. Where the creek begins, its elevation is between 1,160 and 1,180 feet (350 and 360 meters) above sea level.
Marsh Creek is a very small stream. At the spot where it flows into Bowman Creek, there is a deep pool of water in Bowman Creek called Barn Pool.
The ground near the mouth of Marsh Creek is made of alluvium (sediment left by water) and material from glaciers. Further upstream, the ground is mostly till (another type of glacial deposit) and bedrock like sandstone and shale. There are also some areas with alluvium and wetlands.
Marsh Creek's Watershed
The drainage basin (or watershed) of Marsh Creek covers an area of 10.2 square miles (26.4 km2). This entire area is located within the Center Moreland quadrangle map, which is used by the United States Geological Survey.
Marsh Creek is one of the main streams that flows into Bowman Creek. Some homes and businesses are located near the creek's floodplain (the area that might flood). A road called Jenks Road crosses Marsh Creek where it meets Bowman Creek.
History of Marsh Creek
Marsh Creek was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system helps keep track of names for places like rivers and mountains.
Several bridges cross over Marsh Creek:
- A steel bridge carrying Jenks Road was built in 1920 and fixed in 1982. It is about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of Vernon and is 26.9 feet (8.2 meters) long.
- A concrete culvert bridge for Pennsylvania Route 292 was built in 1955 in Northmoreland Township. It is 27.9 feet (8.5 meters) long.
- Another steel bridge for Pennsylvania Route 292 was built in 1955, also in Northmoreland Township. This one is 38.1 feet (11.6 meters) long.
- A third steel bridge for Pennsylvania Route 292 was built in 1955 at the border of Monroe and Eaton Townships. It is 33.1 feet (10.1 meters) long.
Wildlife in Marsh Creek
The area that drains into Marsh Creek is special because it's a "High-Quality Coldwater Fishery" and a "Migratory Fishery." This means the water is cold and clean, which is perfect for fish. Wild trout naturally live and reproduce in Marsh Creek, from where it starts all the way to where it joins Bowman Creek.
