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Stony Creek
Country United States
State New York
Physical characteristics
River mouth Black River
Deer River, New York
725 ft (221 m)
43°55′09″N 75°32′29″W / 43.91917°N 75.54139°W / 43.91917; -75.54139
Basin features
Basin size 9.19 sq mi (23.8 km2)

Stony Creek is a small stream located in the state of New York in the United States. It is known for flowing into the larger Black River. This creek is part of the natural waterways found in Lewis County, New York.

Where Stony Creek Flows

Stony Creek begins its journey and eventually joins the Black River. The place where it meets the Black River is near a community called Deer River, New York. This meeting point is important for the local water system.

Creek's Basin Size

The area of land that drains water into Stony Creek is called its basin. This basin covers about 9.19 square miles. This size helps us understand how much land contributes water to the creek.

Mouth of the Creek

The mouth of Stony Creek, where it flows into the Black River, is located at an elevation of about 725 feet above sea level. This elevation helps describe the landscape where the creek ends.

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