Stony Creek (Susquehanna River tributary) facts for kids
Stony Creek is a cool stream in Pennsylvania, USA. It's also sometimes called Stoney Creek or Rausch Creek. This stream is about 23 miles (37 kilometers) long. It flows into a much bigger river called the Susquehanna River.
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Where is Stony Creek located?
Stony Creek is found in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It starts its journey and eventually meets the large Susquehanna River. This meeting point is near a small town called Dauphin.
Why is it called Stony Creek?
The name Stony Creek is very fitting! It got its name because the bottom of the stream, called the river bed, is full of many stones and rocks.
What is a tributary?
A tributary is like a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river. Stony Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River, meaning it adds its water to the bigger river.
Why is Stony Creek special?
Stony Creek is a very special place! It has been named a Pennsylvania Scenic River. This means it's a beautiful and important natural area that the state wants to protect.
The protected part of Stony Creek goes from where it begins, called its headwaters, all the way to the entrance of Pennsylvania State Game Lands 211. This helps keep the water clean and the nature around it safe.
Smaller streams that join Stony Creek
Stony Creek has a few smaller streams that flow into it. These are also part of the special "Scenic River" area. They include:
- Rattling Run
- Rausch Creek
- Yellow Springs
