Oil Creek (Allegheny River tributary) facts for kids
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Jersey bridge bridge spanning Oil Creek
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Location of the mouth of Oil Creek in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Crawford, Venango |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Canadohta Lake, Crawford County, Pennsylvania 1,389 ft (423 m) 41°48′30″N 79°50′31″W / 41.80833°N 79.84194°W |
| River mouth | Allegheny River Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania 985 ft (300 m) 41°25′54″N 79°42′33″W / 41.43167°N 79.70917°W |
| Length | 46.7 mi (75.2 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | roughly south |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 319 sq mi (830 km2) |
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Oil Creek is a river in Pennsylvania, USA. It is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) long. This river flows through Venango and Crawford counties. It eventually joins the larger Allegheny River at a place called Oil City.
The river is named "Oil Creek" because people found oil along its banks a long time ago. This was even before Edwin Drake made his famous oil discovery in Titusville. Oil Creek flows right through Titusville.
Today, Oil Creek is a popular spot for outdoor activities. Many people enjoy canoeing and fishing here. It's known as a good place for beginners to learn how to canoe and kayak safely. The creek has cold water, which is perfect for fish like bass and trout.
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What is the Oil Creek Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or stream. The Oil Creek watershed covers about 319 square miles (826 square kilometers). This means all the rain and snow that falls in this large area eventually flows into Oil Creek.
Where Does Oil Creek Start and End?
Oil Creek begins at Canadohta Lake in Crawford County. From there, it flows mostly south. It continues its journey into Venango County. Finally, it meets the Allegheny River at Oil City, Pennsylvania.
What Are the Smaller Rivers That Feed Oil Creek?
Many smaller streams and creeks flow into Oil Creek. These are called tributaries. They add water to Oil Creek as it travels south. Here are some of the main tributaries:
- Cornplanter Run: This stream joins Oil Creek near Oil City.
- Cherry Run: It flows into Oil Creek near Rouseville, Pennsylvania.
- Cherrytree Run: This stream meets Oil Creek at Rynd Farm.
- Benninghof Run: It joins Oil Creek upstream of Petroleum Center, Pennsylvania.
- Husband Run: This stream flows into Oil Creek southwest of Shamburg.
- Pine Creek: This is a larger tributary that starts in Warren County. It joins Oil Creek just below Titusville, Pennsylvania.
- Church Run: This stream flows into Oil Creek right at Titusville.
- Thompson Creek: It meets Oil Creek at Hydetown, Pennsylvania.
- Marsh Run: This stream joins Oil Creek at Tryonville.
- East Branch Oil Creek: This branch starts at Clear Lake in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania. It flows into Oil Creek at Centerville, Pennsylvania.
- Bloomfield Run: It joins Oil Creek at Riceville, Pennsylvania.
- Mosey Run: This stream meets Oil Creek at Lincolnville, Pennsylvania.
- East Shreve Run: This stream flows into Canadohta Lake, which is the start of Oil Creek.
- West Shreve Run: This stream also flows into Canadohta Lake.
Images for kids
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Jersey bridge bridge spanning Oil Creek
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Oil Creek State Park Railroad Bridge
