West Branch Caldwell Creek

West Branch Caldwell Creek is a 8.80 mi (14.16 km) long 2nd order tributary to Caldwell Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It is the only stream of this name in the United States.[1]

West Branch Caldwell Creek
Tributary to Caldwell Creek
Map of West Branch Caldwell Creek mouth location
Map of West Branch Caldwell Creek mouth location
Location of West Branch Caldwell Creek mouth
Map of West Branch Caldwell Creek mouth location
Map of West Branch Caldwell Creek mouth location
West Branch Caldwell Creek (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWarren
Physical characteristics
SourceEast Branch Spring Creek divide
  locationabout 2 miles southeast of Cobbs Corners, Pennsylvania
  coordinates41°47′10″N 079°31′22″W[1]
  elevation1,730 ft (530 m)[2]
MouthCaldwell Creek
  location
about 0.25 miles northeast of Selkirk, Pennsylvania
  coordinates
41°41′36″N 079°34′10″W[1]
  elevation
1,238 ft (377 m)[3]
Length8.80 mi (14.16 km)[4]
Basin size19.45 square miles (50.4 km2)[5]
Discharge 
  locationCaldwell Creek
  average36.13 cu ft/s (1.023 m3/s) at mouth with Caldwell Creek[5]
Basin features
Progressiongenerally south[4]
River systemAllegheny River
Tributaries 
  leftMiddle Branch
  rightThree Bridge Run
BridgesSanford Road, Eldred Center Road, Eureka Road, Gossville Road, Flat Road

Course

West Branch Caldwell Creek rises about 2 miles southeast of Cobbs Corners, Pennsylvania and then flows generally south to join Caldwell Creek about 0.25 miles northeast of Selkirk, Pennsylvania.[3]

Watershed

West Branch Caldwell Creek drains 19.45 square miles (50.4 km2) of area, receives about 44.8 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 422.53, and is about 73% forested.[5]

See also

References

  1. "GNIS Detail - West Branch Caldwell Creek". geonames.usgs.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. "Get Maps". USGS Topoview. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  3. "Get Maps". USGS Topoview. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  4. "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  5. "West Branch Caldwell Creek Watershed Report". US EPA Geoviewer. US EPA. Retrieved 8 May 2021.


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