Taghkanic Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taghkanic Creek |
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| Native name | Taughannock |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Towns | , Taghkanic, New York |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Hillsdale, New York, Taconic Mountains 42°14′34″N 73°35′16″W / 42.24278°N 73.58778°W |
| River mouth | Claverack Creek Greenport, New York 121 ft (37 m) 42°13′23″N 73°45′19″W / 42.22306°N 73.75528°W |
| Length | 30 mi (48 km) |
Taghkanic Creek is a stream about 30.1-mile-long (48.4 km) in Columbia County, New York, in the United States. It flows into Claverack Creek, which then connects to Stockport Creek. All these creeks are part of the larger Hudson River watershed. This means their waters eventually join the Hudson River.
The creek starts in the town of Hillsdale. It then travels through several other towns. These include Copake, Taghkanic, and Livingston. Finally, it meets Claverack Creek in the town of Greenport.
What's in a Name?
The name Taghkanic or Taughannock comes from Native American languages. It means "forest wilderness" or "in the trees." This name likely describes the area where the stream flows. Some people also say the name comes from the creek starting underground. It flows from one side of a mountain in Copake through an underground passage.
Smaller Streams Joining In
Several smaller streams flow into Taghkanic Creek. These are called tributaries. They add more water to the main creek as it flows along.
Here are some of the tributaries of Taghkanic Creek:
- Mud Creek
- Snydam Creek
- Chrysler Pond Outlet
