Spencer Creek (South Branch French Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Spencer Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South Branch French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
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| Main source | divide between Spencer Creek and Hare Creek (Brokenstraw Creek) About 0.5 miles south of Five Points, Pennsylvania 1,820 ft (550 m) 41°58′08″N 079°41′21″W / 41.96889°N 79.68917°W |
| River mouth | South Branch French Creek about 1.5 miles west of Corry, Pennsylvania 1,371 ft (418 m) 41°55′09″N 079°41′00″W / 41.91917°N 79.68333°W |
| Length | 3.68 mi (5.92 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 3.38 square miles (8.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Carter Hill Road, Turnpike Road, US 6, Conelway Road |
Spencer Creek is a small stream located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It is about 3.68 miles (5.92 kilometers) long. This creek flows into a larger stream called South Branch French Creek. Spencer Creek is considered a "first-order stream." This means it's one of the smallest types of streams, and it doesn't have other streams flowing into it yet.
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Where Does Spencer Creek Flow?
Spencer Creek starts in a place called Wayne Township. This area is part of Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Spencer Creek's Journey
- The creek begins its journey in Wayne Township.
- From its starting point, Spencer Creek flows mostly towards the south.
- It continues its path until it meets and joins the South Branch French Creek.
- This meeting point is located to the west of the town of Corry, Pennsylvania.
Understanding the Spencer Creek Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a specific river, lake, or stream. Think of it like a giant bowl where all the rain and snowmelt eventually flow into one main waterway.
Size and Features of the Watershed
- The land area that drains into Spencer Creek is about 3.38 square miles (8.75 square kilometers).
- This area is part of a geological region known as the Erie Drift Plain. This means the land was shaped by glaciers a very long time ago.
- The Spencer Creek watershed gets a good amount of rain and snow each year. On average, it receives about 47.5 inches (120.65 centimeters) of precipitation annually.
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