Utley Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Utley Brook |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lenox Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania between 1,260 and 1,280 feet (384 and 390 m) |
| River mouth | Tunkhannock Creek in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania 732 ft (223 m) 41°37′53″N 75°44′54″W / 41.63140°N 75.74834°W |
| Length | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Tunkhannock Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
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Utley Brook is a small stream, also called a tributary, in Pennsylvania, United States. It flows into a larger stream called Tunkhannock Creek. Utley Brook runs through two counties: Susquehanna County and Wyoming County.
The brook is about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) long. It starts in Lenox Township and ends in Nicholson Township. Utley Brook is known for its cold water, which is good for fish. It also supports fish that travel to different places, like salmon. The stream has one smaller stream that flows into it, named Willow Brook.
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Where Does Utley Brook Flow?
Utley Brook begins its journey in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County. It first flows south for a short distance. Along this path, it goes through a wetland, which is a marshy area.
After the wetland, the stream turns to flow southeast. Then, it turns south again for a bit. It passes through another wetland area. The brook then continues south and enters Nicholson Township in Wyoming County. Here, it turns southwest. This is where it meets Willow Brook, its only named tributary. Willow Brook joins Utley Brook from the right side. Finally, Utley Brook crosses Pennsylvania Route 92 and flows into Tunkhannock Creek.
Meet Willow Brook: Utley's Tributary
Utley Brook has only one named tributary, which is called Willow Brook. A tributary is a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Willow Brook is about 3.7 miles (6.0 kilometers) long. It adds its water to Utley Brook before Utley Brook joins Tunkhannock Creek.
The Land Around Utley Brook
The land around Utley Brook has interesting features. Near where the brook joins Tunkhannock Creek, the elevation is about 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. Where the brook starts, its source, the elevation is higher. It is between 1,260 and 1,280 feet (384 and 390 meters) above sea level.
The ground in the valley of Utley Brook is mostly made of alluvium and a type of till called Wisconsinan Till. Alluvium is soil left behind by flowing water. Till is a mix of clay, sand, and rocks left by glaciers. You can also find wetlands and lakes in the valley. On the hills around the valley, there is bedrock. This bedrock is made of sandstone and shale.
Companies sometimes need to build pipelines to carry natural gas. These pipelines might cross streams like Utley Brook. For example, one company got a permit to build a 12-inch (30-centimeter) natural gas pipeline across Utley Brook itself.
Utley Brook's Home and Wildlife
The area where Utley Brook flows into Tunkhannock Creek is shown on a map called the Hop Bottom United States Geological Survey quadrangle. The area where Utley Brook starts is on a different map, the Lenoxville quadrangle. These maps help people understand the geography of the region.
Utley Brook is a special place for fish. It is classified as a Coldwater Fishery. This means its water stays cold enough for fish that need cool temperatures to live. It is also a Migratory Fishery. This means it supports fish that travel, or migrate, through the stream at different times of the year.
A Bit of Utley Brook's History
Utley Brook was officially recorded in a system called the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations for geographic features in the United States. Its special identification number in this system is 1190275.
