Queen Anne Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Queen Anne Creek |
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 Queen Anne Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Falls Middletown Bristol |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 120 feet (37 m) 40°11′34″N 74°50′51″W / 40.19278°N 74.84750°W |
| River mouth | 39 feet (12 m) 40°8′21″N 74°52′28″W / 40.13917°N 74.87444°W |
| Length | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Queen Anne Creek → Mill Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Landmarks | Fairless Hills Queen Anne Park Middletown Township Park |
| Waterbodies | Caroline Lake |
| Bridges | U.S. Route 1 (business)(Lincoln Highway) Austin Drive Trenton Road South Oxford Valley Road South Olds Boulevard Wistar Road Woodbourne Road New Falls Road Bristol Oxford Valley Road |
| Slope | 18 feet per mile (3.4 m/km) |
Queen Anne Creek is a small stream, also called a tributary, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It flows into Mill Creek, which then joins the much larger Delaware River. This means Queen Anne Creek is part of the huge Delaware River water system.
The creek starts near a town called Fallsington. It then flows until it meets Mill Creek in Bristol Township.
About Queen Anne Creek
Queen Anne Creek is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long. Its watershed, which is the area of land that drains water into the creek, covers about 6.64 square miles (17.2 km2). This creek is an important part of the local environment in Bucks County.
Where the Creek Flows
Queen Anne Creek begins in Falls Township. It starts at a height of about 120 feet (37 m) above sea level. As it flows, it generally moves towards the southwest.
The creek passes through a few interesting places:
- It flows through Caroline Lake.
- It goes through Queen Anne Park.
- It also crosses Middletown Township Park.
Finally, Queen Anne Creek joins Mill Creek. This happens at a spot where Mill Creek is about 5 miles from its own mouth. The elevation where they meet is about 39 feet (12 m). This means the creek drops about 18 feet per mile (3.4 m/km) for every mile it travels.
Towns Along the Creek
Queen Anne Creek flows through or borders several townships in Bucks County:
- Bristol Township
- Middletown Township
- Falls Township
Bridges Over the Creek
Many roads cross over Queen Anne Creek using bridges. Here are some of the main crossings:
- U.S. Route 1 (business) also known as Lincoln Highway
- Austin Drive
- Trenton Road
- South Oxford Valley Road
- South Olds Boulevard
- Wistar Road
- Woodbourne Road
- New Falls Road
- Bristol Oxford Valley Road
These bridges help people and vehicles travel easily over the creek.
