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Shellrock Creek
Shellrock Creek is located in New York
Shellrock Creek
Location of the mouth of Shellrock Creek
Country United States
State New York
County Otsego
Physical characteristics
Main source 42°45′53″N 74°48′59″W / 42.7647962°N 74.8162599°W / 42.7647962; -74.8162599
River mouth Cherry Valley Creek
1,220 ft (370 m)
42°42′04″N 74°49′17″W / 42.7011859°N 74.8212614°W / 42.7011859; -74.8212614

Shellrock Creek is a small river located in Otsego County, New York. It flows into another stream called Cherry Valley Creek. This meeting point is found northeast of a place called Middlefield.

About Shellrock Creek

Shellrock Creek is a natural waterway in the state of New York, United States. Rivers and creeks are important parts of the environment. They provide homes for animals and plants. They also help move water across the land.

Where it Flows

The creek starts at a specific point, which you can find using its coordinates: 42°45′53″N 74°48′59″W / 42.7647962°N 74.8162599°W / 42.7647962; -74.8162599. It then travels a short distance. Its journey ends when it joins Cherry Valley Creek. This happens near Middlefield, New York. The spot where it joins is about 1,220 ft (370 m) above sea level.

Its Location in Otsego County

Otsego County is a county in the central part of New York State. It is known for its beautiful natural areas. Shellrock Creek is one of the many small waterways that flow through this region. Creeks like Shellrock Creek are often fed by rainwater and melting snow. They play a role in the larger water system of the area.

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