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Pithole Creek
Pithole Stone Arch Bridge.jpg
Pithole Creek at the Pithole Stone Arch Bridge
Pithole Creek is located in Pennsylvania
Pithole Creek
Location of the mouth of Pithole Creek in Pennsylvania
Other name(s) Tributary to Allegheny River
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
Counties Forest, Venango
Physical characteristics
Main source Stewart Run, Forest County, Pennsylvania
1,720 ft (520 m)
41°37′20″N 79°29′38″W / 41.62222°N 79.49389°W / 41.62222; -79.49389
River mouth Allegheny River
Oleopolis, Venango County, Pennsylvania
1,010 ft (310 m)
41°27′23″N 79°36′35″W / 41.45639°N 79.60972°W / 41.45639; -79.60972
Length 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
Basin features
Basin size 41.8 sq mi (108 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Simmons Run
  • Right:
    Woodcock Run
    Schoolhouse Run
    W Pithole Creek
    Allender Run

Pithole Creek is a small stream, also called a tributary, located in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It flows for about 17.1-mile (27.5 km) before joining a much larger river.

About Pithole Creek

Pithole Creek is an important part of the natural water system in Pennsylvania. It helps carry water from a wide area into the Allegheny River.

Where it Flows

This creek starts in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It then flows through Venango County. The creek ends its journey by flowing into the Allegheny River. This happens near a place called Oleopolis.

How Big is it?

Pithole Creek is about 17.1-mile (27.5 km) long. This is like walking a long distance! The area of land that drains water into Pithole Creek is called its drainage basin. This basin covers about 41.8 square miles (108 km2). That's a pretty big area for a creek!

Its Journey

The creek begins high up, at an elevation of about 1,720 ft (520 m). As it flows, it drops down to an elevation of about 1,010 ft (310 m) where it meets the Allegheny River. Along its way, smaller streams, called tributaries, join Pithole Creek. These include streams like Simmons Run, Woodcock Run, and Schoolhouse Run.

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