Otego Creek facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Otego Creek
Show map of New York Adirondack Park Show map of the United States Location of the mouth of Otego Creek
Country	United States
State	New York
Region	Central New York Region
County	Otsego
Physical characteristics
Main source	Otsego 42°43′00″N 75°01′33″W / 42.71667°N 75.02583°W / 42.71667; -75.02583
River mouth	Susquehanna River Oneonta 42°25′39″N 75°07′22″W / 42.42750°N 75.12278°W / 42.42750; -75.12278
Length	32.7 mi (52.6 km)
Basin features
Tributaries	Left: Keyes Brook Right: Clark Brook West Branch Otego Creek Pool Brook Lake Brook Wharton Creek Harrison Creek Banner Creek

Otego Creek is a cool stream that flows for about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) in Otsego County, New York. It's a smaller river that eventually joins the much larger Susquehanna River.

Otego Creek starts its journey in the town of Otsego. From there, it flows south through the towns of Hartwick and Laurens. Finally, it meets the Susquehanna River southwest of the city of Oneonta.

What is the History of Otego Creek?

Rivers and creeks often have long histories, just like towns and cities. Otego Creek is no different!

How Was Otego Creek Named?

On an old map from 1790, which showed the area of Otsego County, Otego Creek was actually called "Adiga Creek." Over time, its name changed to what we know it as today. This shows how names of places can evolve through history.