North Fork Creek facts for kids

North Fork Creek is a cool waterway in northwest Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a tributary of Redbank Creek. Think of a tributary as a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.

North Fork Creek starts when two smaller streams, Muddy Run and Williams Run, meet. This meeting point, called a confluence, is in a place called Polk Township, in Jefferson County. Later on, North Fork Creek joins up with Sandy Lick Creek. Together, they form Redbank Creek in the town of Brookville, also in Jefferson County.

Where North Fork Creek Flows

North Fork Creek flows through several different areas as it makes its way downstream. These areas are like local neighborhoods or towns that the creek passes through. They are called "political subdivisions" because they have their own local governments.

Streams That Join North Fork Creek

Many smaller streams and runs flow into North Fork Creek along its journey. These are also called tributaries. They add water to the creek as it flows towards Redbank Creek.