Trout Brook (South Branch Tunkhannock Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Trout Brook |
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Trout Brook in its lower reaches
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| Main source | pond or small lake in West Abington Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania between 1,180 and 1,200 feet (360 and 366 m) |
| River mouth | South Branch Tunkhannock Creek in Clinton Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 732 ft (223 m) 41°33′09″N 75°49′44″W / 41.55244°N 75.82888°W |
| Length | 5.0 mi (8.0 km) |
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| Progression | South Branch Tunkhannock Creek → Tunkhannock Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
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Trout Brook is a small stream, also called a tributary, that flows into South Branch Tunkhannock Creek. You can find it in Lackawanna County and Wyoming County, in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. This stream is about 5.0 miles (8.0 km) long. It winds its way through West Abington Township and Clinton Township.
Even though Trout Brook doesn't have any named smaller streams flowing into it, it does have ten unnamed ones! The area around the stream also has many wetlands, which are like marshy, watery places. Trout Brook is known as a "Coldwater Fishery," which means its waters are cold enough for fish like trout to live there. The stream's watershed (the area of land where all the water drains into the stream) covers parts of eight different towns and townships in both counties.
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Where Does Trout Brook Flow?
Trout Brook starts its journey in a pond or small lake. This lake is in West Abington Township, just northeast of a place called Wilbur Hill. From there, it flows northwest for a short distance. Then, it turns north for a bit. Along this path, it goes through another pond or small lake. Here, it gets water from an unnamed stream joining it from the right side.
Next, the stream turns west-northwest for a short while. After that, it heads north-northwest. It passes through two more lakes! As it flows, it picks up water from one unnamed stream on its left side and two more from its right side. Finally, Trout Brook turns northwest for a few tenths of a mile. This is where it leaves West Abington Township and Lackawanna County.
Once Trout Brook leaves Lackawanna County, it enters Clinton Township in Wyoming County. It flows west-northwest for a bit. Here, two unnamed streams join it from the left, and one joins from the right. Then, it turns southwest. After a short distance, it turns west-northwest again. It picks up one more unnamed stream from the left and another from the right. The stream then turns west-southwest. It receives its very last unnamed stream from the left side. Finally, Trout Brook turns northwest for a short distance before it meets and joins the South Branch Tunkhannock Creek.
The Land Around Trout Brook
The land around the mouth (where it ends) of Trout Brook is about 732 feet (223 m) above sea level. Where the stream begins, at its source, the land is much higher. It's between 1,180 and 1,200 feet (360 and 370 m) above sea level. This difference in height helps the water flow downhill!
The entire area that Trout Brook flows through is part of a map section called the Factoryville quadrangle. The main parts of the stream's watershed are in Clinton Township and Overfield Township in Wyoming County, and West Abington Township in Lackawanna County. Smaller parts of the watershed are in towns like Factoryville, La Plume Township, Dalton, and Glenburn Township.
Trout Brook flows right next to roads for most of its length. This makes it easy to see! As mentioned before, there are many wetlands, ponds, and lakes in the area where the stream collects its water.
Fish and Wildlife in Trout Brook
Trout Brook and all the small streams that flow into it are special. They are classified as "Coldwater Fisheries." This means the water stays cold and clean, which is perfect for certain types of fish, especially trout. These cold, clear waters provide a great home for aquatic life.
A Bit of History
Trout Brook was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on January 1, 1990. This happened because the stream was mentioned in a book from 1883. The book was called The geology of the North Branch Susquehanna River Region. It was written by Israel C. White. The stream has a special identification number in the system: 1202092.
