Van Brunt Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Van Brunt Creek |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mullen Swamp in Roaring Brook Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania between 1,720 and 1,740 feet (520 and 530 m) |
| River mouth | Roaring Brook in Moscow, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 1,476 ft (450 m) 41°20′23″N 75°30′52″W / 41.33978°N 75.51457°W |
| Length | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) |
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| Progression | Roaring Brook → Lackawanna River → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
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Van Brunt Creek is a small stream in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA. It flows into a larger stream called Roaring Brook. The creek is about 3.3 miles (5.3 kilometers) long. It flows through areas like Roaring Brook Township and Moscow. Van Brunt Creek has one main side stream, called Langan Creek. At least two bridges have been built over Van Brunt Creek.
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Where Van Brunt Creek Flows
Van Brunt Creek starts in a wet area called Mullen Swamp in Roaring Brook Township. It flows mostly southeast at first. Then, it turns south and enters the town of Moscow.
After flowing south for a bit, the creek turns southeast again. It crosses a road called Pennsylvania Route 690. Then, it turns east. After a short distance, it meets Langan Creek, which flows into it from the right side. Langan Creek is the only named stream that joins Van Brunt Creek.
The creek then crosses another road, Pennsylvania Route 435. Finally, it turns north-northeast for a short distance before joining Roaring Brook.
Side Streams (Tributaries)
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Van Brunt Creek has one main named tributary, which is Langan Creek. Langan Creek joins Van Brunt Creek in Moscow. The creek also has several other smaller, unnamed streams that flow into it.
Water Flow and Quality
Van Brunt Creek is known for being a "High-Quality Coldwater Fishery." This means its water is cold and clean enough to support fish that need cool temperatures to live. It is also considered a "Migratory Fishery," which means fish might travel through it to reach other places.
The North Pocono Public Library in Moscow once asked for permission to let stormwater flow into Van Brunt Creek. This was for a construction project. Stormwater is rain or melted snow that runs off surfaces like roads and buildings.
Van Brunt Creek, along with its tributary Langan Creek, can sometimes cause flooding in Moscow.
Land and Rocks Around the Creek
The land around the mouth (where it ends) of Van Brunt Creek is about 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level. The area where the creek starts is higher, between 1,720 and 1,740 feet (524 and 530 meters) above sea level.
The soil near Van Brunt Creek is often a type called Wellsboro extremely stony loam. This means it's a rocky soil. The ground in the area is mostly made of a type of glacial dirt called Wisconsinan Till. This dirt was left behind by glaciers long ago.
However, you can also find alluvium along the creek. Alluvium is soil and sand left by flowing water. There are also some patches of bedrock, which are solid rock layers. These rocks are made of different materials like sandstone and shale. You can also find wetlands, which are marshy areas, near where the creek begins.
Creek's History
Van Brunt Creek was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations of places in the United States. Its special ID number is 1200124.
Two bridges were built over Van Brunt Creek in 1940. One is a concrete arch bridge that carries Pennsylvania Route 435. It is about 23.0 feet (7.0 meters) long and is located in Moscow. The other bridge is a steel bridge that carries Pennsylvania Route 690. This bridge is about 21.0 feet (6.4 meters) long and is also in Moscow. The Pennsylvania Route 690 bridge has a weight limit for vehicles crossing it.
