West Branch Oswegatchie River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids West Branch Oswegatchie River |
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Location of the mouth of the West Branch Oswegatchie River
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Counties | Herkimer, Lewis, St. Lawrence |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Hog Pond NNE of Moshier Falls 43°59′16″N 75°04′02″W / 43.9878429°N 75.0671318°W |
| River mouth | Oswegatchie River Talcville 595 ft (181 m) 44°18′02″N 75°19′55″W / 44.30056°N 75.33194°W |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 280 sq mi (730 km2) |
| Tributaries | |
The West Branch Oswegatchie River is a river located in New York State. It flows through three different counties: Herkimer, Lewis, and St. Lawrence. This river begins its journey at a place called Hog Pond. It then travels until it joins the larger Oswegatchie River near the small community of Talcville.
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About the River's Flow
The West Branch Oswegatchie River generally moves more slowly than the Middle Branch, which eventually flows into it. Even though it's often calm, the river has several still, wide areas. These include places like Long Pond, Round Pond, Rock Pond, Mud Pond, and Long Level.
Rapids and Waterfalls
While parts of the river are calm, these peaceful sections are often separated by challenging rapids and waterfalls. Rapids are areas where the water flows very fast over rocks, making it difficult to travel through. Waterfalls are places where the river water drops down from a height, creating a beautiful but impassable barrier.
River Branches and Tributaries
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river. The West Branch Oswegatchie River has many tributaries that add water to it along its path. These smaller waterways contribute to the overall flow and health of the river system.
Tributaries Joining from the Right
- Moncrief Creek
- Hogs Back Creek
- Desert Creek
- Trout Lake
- Blue Swamp Creek
- Blanchard Creek
- Kimball Creek
- Middle Branch Oswegatchie River
- South Creek
- Meadow Brook
- Big Creek
- Toothaker Creek
- Mott Creek
- Bennett Brook
Tributaries Joining from the Left
- Compo Creek
- Pine Creek
- Oswegatchie Creek
- Clear Creek
- Black Creek
- Hall Creek
