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Thorp Brook
Thorp Brook is located in New York
Thorp Brook
Location of the mouth of Thorp Brook
Country United States
State New York
Physical characteristics
Main source 42°32′20″N 75°19′59″W / 42.5389641°N 75.3329505°W / 42.5389641; -75.3329505
River mouth Butternut Creek
1,063 ft (324 m)
42°29′18″N 75°18′06″W / 42.4884099°N 75.3015610°W / 42.4884099; -75.3015610

Thorp Brook is a small river or stream located in Otsego County, New York, in the United States. It's like a natural water path that flows into a larger stream called Butternut Creek. This meeting point is found northeast of the town of Gilbertsville.

About Thorp Brook

Thorp Brook is an interesting part of the natural landscape in Otsego County. It's one of many small waterways that help carry water across the land. These brooks are important for the local environment.

Where Thorp Brook Begins

Every river or brook has a starting point, which is called its source. Thorp Brook begins its journey in Otsego County. The exact spot where it starts can be found using special geographic coordinates: 42°32′20″N 75°19′59″W / 42.5389641°N 75.3329505°W / 42.5389641; -75.3329505. Imagine this as the very first place where water gathers to form the brook.

Where Thorp Brook Ends

After flowing for some distance, Thorp Brook reaches its mouth. This is where it joins a larger body of water. For Thorp Brook, its journey ends when it flows into Butternut Creek. This meeting point is located northeast of Gilbertsville. The mouth of Thorp Brook is about 1,063 feet (which is about 324 meters) above sea level. You can find this spot using these coordinates: 42°29′18″N 75°18′06″W / 42.4884099°N 75.3015610°W / 42.4884099; -75.3015610.

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