Sewickley Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sewickley Creek |
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Location of Sewickley Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Borough | Hunker Youngwood New Stanton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Fourmile Run divide about 1 mile north-northeast of Unity, Pennsylvania 1,145 ft (349 m) 40°15′57″N 079°26′07″W / 40.26583°N 79.43528°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River Collinsburg, Pennsylvania 740 ft (230 m) 40°13′45″N 079°46′39″W / 40.22917°N 79.77750°W |
| Length | 29.53 mi (47.52 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally west |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 167.49 square miles (433.8 km2) |
| Tributaries |
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| Bridges | Schmuckers Road, PA 981, Kemerer Road, Phillips Road, PA 130, Bingham Road, Dutch Hill Road, Pollins Road, Fairground Road, United Road, Mt. Pleasant Road, Brinkerton Ext., Udell Road, Mt. Pleasant Road, Trouttown Road, Stone Church Road, US 119, I-76, S Center Avenue, Chaney Brothers Road, New Stanton-Ruffsdale Road, Hunker Waltz Mill Road, Waltz Mill Road, I-70, Yukon Road, Creek Road, Bells Mills Road, PA 136, Apples Mill Road, Sutersville Road |
Sewickley Creek is a stream in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It flows for about 29.53 miles (47.52 kilometers). This creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Sewickley Creek flows into the Youghiogheny River. It's interesting to note that this is the only stream with the name "Sewickley Creek" in the entire United States!
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What's in a Name?
Sometimes, places have different names over time. The Geographic Names Information System keeps track of these names.
- Sewickley Creek has also been known as Sewickey Creek in the past.
Where Does Sewickley Creek Start and End?
The Journey of the Creek
Sewickley Creek begins its journey in a pond. This pond is located about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) north of a place called Unity, Pennsylvania. From there, the creek flows generally towards the west.
The creek's journey ends when it reaches the Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is across the river from Collinsburg.
The Area Sewickley Creek Drains
Understanding a Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl. All the rain and snow that falls within this bowl eventually flows into one main river or stream. Sewickley Creek has its own watershed.
The Sewickley Creek watershed covers a large area of about 167.49 square miles (433.8 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 43.3 inches (110 centimeters).
About 45% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and natural areas around the creek.
Other Streams that Join Sewickley Creek
Many smaller streams flow into Sewickley Creek, adding to its water. These are called tributaries.
Tributaries from the Left Side
Tributaries from the Right Side
- North Branch Sewickley Creek
- Brinker Run
- Township Line Run
- Jacks Run
- Pinkerton Run
- Kelly Run
- Little Sewickley Creek
Bridges Over the Creek
Many roads and highways cross over Sewickley Creek. Here are some of the bridges you might find:
- Schmuckers Road
- PA 981
- Kemerer Road
- Phillips Road
- PA 130
- Bingham Road
- Dutch Hill Road
- Pollins Road
- Fairground Road
- United Road
- Mt. Pleasant Road
- Brinkerton Ext.
- Udell Road
- Mt. Pleasant Road
- Trouttown Road
- Stone Church Road
- US 119
- I-76
- S Center Avenue
- Chaney Brothers Road
- New Stanton-Ruffsdale Road
- Hunker Waltz Mill Road
- Waltz Mill Road
- I-70
- Yukon Road
- Creek Road
- Bells Mills Road
- PA 136
- Apples Mill Road
- Sutersville Road
