Mill Creek (Neshaminy Creek tributary, Doylestown Township) facts for kids
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 Mill Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Doylestown Warrington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 390 feet (120 m) 40°15′47″N 75°9′43″W / 40.26306°N 75.16194°W |
| River mouth | 217 feet (66 m) 40°16′30″N 75°9′43″W / 40.27500°N 75.16194°W |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Mill Creek → Neshaminy Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Basin size | 4.88 square miles (12.6 km2) |
Mill Creek is a small stream located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is one of several streams in the area that share the name "Mill Creek." This creek is a branch, or tributary, of the larger Neshaminy Creek.
Mill Creek starts its journey in Doylestown Township. It flows for about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) before it joins the Neshaminy Creek. The point where it meets the Neshaminy Creek is about 36.40 miles (58.6 kilometers) from where the Neshaminy Creek begins.
Mill Creek Facts
Mill Creek flows into the Neshaminy Creek. It joins the Neshaminy about 36.40 miles (58.6 km) from where the Neshaminy starts. Mill Creek collects water from an area of about 4.88 square miles (12.6 km2). This area is called its watershed. A watershed is like a giant funnel that collects all the rain and snow that falls there. All that water then flows into the creek.
Where Mill Creek Flows
Mill Creek begins from a small pond. This pond is located near the meeting point of Limekiln Pike (Pennsylvania Route 152) and Stump Road. From there, the creek flows mostly towards the southeast.
As it travels, Mill Creek picks up water from two smaller streams that flow into it from the right side. After flowing for a little less than 2 miles (3.2 km), the creek makes a short turn to the north. Soon after this turn, it reaches and joins the Neshaminy Creek.
Towns Along the Creek
Mill Creek flows through parts of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The main areas it passes through are:
- Doylestown Township
- Warrington Township
Bridges Over Mill Creek
Several bridges cross over Mill Creek, helping people and cars get around. Here are two of them:
- Bristol Road Bridge: This bridge is about 33 feet (10 meters) long. It was built in 1987 and is made of strong concrete beams.
- Pickertown Road Bridge: This bridge is longer, about 66 feet (20 meters) long. It was built more recently in 2004 and also uses strong concrete beams.
