South Branch French Creek (French Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South Branch French Creek |
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View of West High Street Bridge over South Branch of French Creek, with Penn Railroad Bridge in background
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Location of the mouth of South Branch French Creek
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between East Branch Oil Creek and Spring Creek Southeastern corner of Erie County, about 2 miles northeast of Spartansburg, Pennsylvania 1,680 ft (510 m) 41°51′50″N 079°38′42″W / 41.86389°N 79.64500°W |
| River mouth | French Creek about 1.5 miles west of Union City, Pennsylvania 1,200 ft (370 m) 41°54′10″N 079°54′06″W / 41.90278°N 79.90167°W |
| Length | 24.2 mi (38.9 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | west |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 81.3 square miles (211 km2) |
| Population | 5,059 (2010) |
| Tributaries | |
The South Branch French Creek is a stream in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It flows for about 24 miles (39 km). This creek is a tributary to French Creek. A tributary is a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Experts classify it as a 3rd order stream. This means it has many smaller streams flowing into it.
Journey of the Creek
The South Branch French Creek starts in Concord Township. This area is in the southeastern part of Erie County, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows south towards Corry, Pennsylvania. Then, it turns west and heads towards Union City, Pennsylvania. Many smaller streams join it along its path. Finally, it meets French Creek west of Union City.
About the Watershed
The South Branch French Creek watershed covers 81.3 square miles. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or stream. This area is part of the Erie Drift Plain. This land was shaped by glaciers long ago. The watershed gets about 47.7 inches of rain each year. It is also a very wet area overall.
Streams Joining the Creek
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into the South Branch French Creek. These streams add water to the creek as it flows. Here are some of the main ones:
- Horton Run: This stream joins the creek about 1 mile west of Union City, Pennsylvania.
- Bentley Run: It flows into the South Branch French Creek right in Union City, Pennsylvania.
- Pine Run: This stream meets the creek east of Union City.
- Hungry Run: It joins the creek about 2 miles southwest of Elgin, Pennsylvania.
- Lilley Run: This stream flows into the creek about 0.5 miles west of Concord, Pennsylvania.
- Beaver Run: It meets the creek about 0.5 miles south of Elgin, Pennsylvania.
- Slaughter Run: This stream joins the creek about 1 mile east of Elgin, Pennsylvania.
- Baskin Run: It flows into the creek about 0.25 miles west of Lovell, Pennsylvania.
- Spencer Creek: This stream meets the creek about 1.5 miles west of Corry, Pennsylvania.
