South Branch Slippery Rock Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South Branch Slippery Rock Creek |
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Location of South Branch Slippery Rock Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Slippery Rock Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Townships | Cherry Concord< Washington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between South Branch Slippery Rock Creek and Allegheny River (Bear Creek) about 0.5 miles east of Hooker, Pennsylvania 1,320 ft (400 m) 40°59′58″N 79°48′58″W / 40.99944°N 79.81611°W |
| River mouth | Slippery Rock Creek about 1 mile south of Bovard, Pennsylvania 1,165 ft (355 m) 41°03′33″N 79°58′47″W / 41.05917°N 79.97972°W |
| Length | 13.89 mi (22.35 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Beaver River |
| Basin size | 39.49 square miles (102.3 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Glade Dam Lake |
| Bridges | Kuhn Road, Oneida Valley Road, Manuel Road, N Washington Road, Calico Road, W Sunbury Road, Grubb Road, Chambers Road, Coaltown Road, Saniga Road |
The South Branch Slippery Rock Creek is an important stream in western Pennsylvania. It flows into the larger Slippery Rock Creek. This creek starts in the northwestern part of Butler County. It then flows towards the northwest. Finally, it joins Slippery Rock Creek near a place called Bovard, Pennsylvania.
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About the South Branch Slippery Rock Creek
The South Branch Slippery Rock Creek is a key part of the Beaver River system. It helps carry water from a large area. This area is called its watershed.
Where Does It Start and End?
The creek begins high up, about 1,320 feet (402 meters) above sea level. This starting point is near Hooker, Pennsylvania. It's close to where the water divides between this creek and the Allegheny River.
The creek flows about 13.89 miles (22.35 kilometers) long. It ends when it flows into Slippery Rock Creek. This meeting point is about 1,165 feet (355 meters) above sea level. It's located about one mile south of Bovard, Pennsylvania.
How Big Is Its Watershed?
The area that drains into the South Branch Slippery Rock Creek is quite large. It covers about 39.49 square miles (102.3 square kilometers). This watershed is made up of different types of land.
- About 25% of the land is used for farming.
- Around 67% of the land is covered by forests.
- The rest of the land is used for other purposes.
What Other Streams Join It?
The South Branch Slippery Rock Creek has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries.
- On its left side, a stream called Findlay Run joins it.
- On its right side, a stream called Christy Run flows in.
There is also a body of water called Glade Dam Lake within its watershed.
Bridges You Might See
Many roads cross over the South Branch Slippery Rock Creek. You might see bridges for these roads:
- Kuhn Road
- Oneida Valley Road
- Manuel Road
- N Washington Road
- Calico Road
- W Sunbury Road
- Grubb Road
- Chambers Road
- Coaltown Road
- Saniga Road
