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Kettle Creek (Pennsylvania)
Kettle Creek is a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River running through Tioga, Potter, and Clinton counties, in Pennsylvania. It is slightly less than long. Although many streams in the Kettle Creek watershed are considered " Class A Wild Trout streams" by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the lower reaches of the stream experience acid mine drainage. The upper reaches of the creek are considered to be very high-quality. Kettle Creek flows through Elk Township in Tioga County, then Abbott Township and Stewardson Township in Potter County, then Leidy Township and Noyes Township in Clinton County. Its mouth is at the community of Westport. Major tributaries include Cross Fork, Hammersley Fork, Little Kettle Creek, and others. The Kettle Creek Lake is located on Kettle Creek. Numerous metals and other substances contaminate the creek. These include iron, aluminum, manganese, and sulfates. The creek's discharge at Westport ranges from 4 to 6280 cubic feet per sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tributary
A tributary, or affluent, is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or main stem (or parent) river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries and the main stem river drain the surrounding drainage basin of its surface water and groundwater, leading the water out into an ocean. The Irtysh is a chief tributary of the Ob river and is also the longest tributary river in the world with a length of . The Madeira River is the largest tributary river by volume in the world with an average discharge of . A confluence, where two or more bodies of water meet, usually refers to the joining of tributaries. The opposite to a tributary is a distributary, a river or stream that branches off from and flows away from the main stream. PhysicalGeography.net, Michael Pidwirny & S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameron County, Pennsylvania
Cameron County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,547 and is Pennsylvania's least populous county. Its county seat is Emporium. The county was created on March 29, 1860, from parts of Clinton, Elk, McKean, and Potter Counties. It is named for Senator Simon Cameron. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.5%) is water. It has a warm-summer humid continental climate (''Dfb'') and average monthly temperatures in Emporium range from 24.2 °F in January to 69.3 °F in July, while in Driftwood they range from 24.9 °F in January to 69.9 °F in July Adjacent counties * McKean County, Pennsylvania, McKean County (north) * Potter County (northeast) *Clinton County (east) *Clearfield County (south) * Elk County (west) Major roads * * * * * Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 5,974 people, 2,465 households, and 1,624 families re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sproul State Forest
Sproul State Forest is a Pennsylvania state forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #10. The main offices are located in Renovo, Pennsylvania in Clinton County in the United States. The forest is located in western Clinton County and northern Centre County and contains of land. It also includes several tracts in Potter, Cameron County, and Lycoming Counties. Its forests are part of the Allegheny Highlands forests ecoregion. It was named for former Pennsylvania governor William C. Sproul (in office from 1919 to 1923). The first land for what became Sproul State Forest was purchased in 1898. This was also the first land purchased by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for what are now the twenty Pennsylvania State Forests, with over two million acres (810,000 ha) of forest. History The Sproul State Forest was named in memory of William C. Sproul, Governor of Pennsylvania from 1919 to 1923. Sproul State Forest was formed as a direct result of the depletion of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meander
A meander is one of a series of regular sinuous curves in the channel of a river or other watercourse. It is produced as a watercourse erodes the sediments of an outer, concave bank ( cut bank) and deposits sediments on an inner, convex bank which is typically a point bar. The result of this coupled erosion and sedimentation is the formation of a sinuous course as the channel migrates back and forth across the axis of a floodplain. The zone within which a meandering stream periodically shifts its channel is known as a meander belt. It typically ranges from 15 to 18 times the width of the channel. Over time, meanders migrate downstream, sometimes in such a short time as to create civil engineering challenges for local municipalities attempting to maintain stable roads and bridges.Neuendorf, K.K.E., J.P. Mehl Jr., and J.A. Jackson, J.A., eds. (2005) ''Glossary of Geology'' (5th ed.). Alexandria, Virginia, American Geological Institute. 779 pp. Charlton, R., 2007. ''Fundamentals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susquehannock State Forest
Susquehannock State Forest is a Pennsylvania state forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #15. The main office is located in Coudersport in Potter County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Susquehannock State Forest is located chiefly in Potter County, with small tracts in McKean and Clinton Counties. The forest is named for the Susquehannocks, a Native American tribe who once lived in the Susquehanna River basin. History Susquehannock State Forest was formed as a direct result of the depletion of the forests of Pennsylvania that took place during the mid-to-late 19th century. American conservationists like Dr. Joseph Rothrock became concerned that the forests would not regrow if they were not managed properly. Lumber and Iron companies had harvested the old-growth forests for various reasons. They clear cut the forests and left behind nothing but dried tree tops and rotting stumps. The situation was exacerbated as often sparks of passing steam locomotives ign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gauging Station
A stream gauge, streamgage or stream gauging station is a location used by hydrologists or environmental scientists to monitor and test terrestrial bodies of water. Hydrometric measurements of water level surface elevation ("stage") and/or volumetric discharge (flow) are generally taken and observations of biota and water quality may also be made. The locations of gauging stations are often found on topographical maps. Some gauging stations are highly automated and may include telemetry capability transmitted to a central data logging facility. Measurement equipment Automated direct measurement of streamflow discharge is difficult at present. In place of the direct measurement of streamflow discharge, one or more surrogate measurements can be used to produce discharge values. In the majority of cases, a stage (the elevation of the water surface) measurement is used as the surrogate. Low gradient (or shallow-sloped) streams are highly influenced by variable downstream c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leidy Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Leidy Township is a township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 155 at the 2020 census, down from 180 in 2010. Kettle Creek State Park is located in Leidy Township. Geography Leidy Township is in northern Clinton County and is bordered by Potter County to the north and partially by Cameron County to the west. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.62%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 229 people, 117 households, and 69 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.4 people per square mile (0.9/km). There were 759 housing units at an average density of 7.8/sq mi (3.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.82% White, 1.31% Native American and 0.87% Asian. There were 117 households, out of which 16.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female household ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ole Bull State Park
Ole Bull State Park is a Pennsylvania state park in Stewardson Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is located on Pennsylvania Route 144, north of Renovo and south of Galeton. Ole Bull State Park is in the Kettle Creek Valley, and is surrounded by Susquehannock State Forest. The woods surrounding the park are called the Black Forest because of its once dense tree cover. History New Norway Ole Bull State Park is named for Ole Borneman Bull. Ole Bull was a famous Norwegian violinist. He visited the United States several times and played with great success. While visiting the United States, Bull became interested in founding a colony for his fellow countrymen. In 1852, he purchased of land for $10,000 in Pennsylvania and founded the colony, which was called New Norway. He established four communities, New Bergen (now known as Carter Camp), Oleona, New Norway, and Valhalla in the Kettle Creek area. Ole Bull began work on a "castle", which he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania Route 144
Pennsylvania Route 144 (PA 144) is a state highway located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, covering a distance of about . The southern terminus is located near an interchange with U.S. Route 322 (US 322) at State Route 2015 (SR 2015, Old Route 322) in Potter Township while the northern terminus is located at US 6 in Galeton. Between Snow Shoe and Renovo, PA 144 is known as the High Plateau Scenic Byway, a Pennsylvania Scenic Byway. Route description Centre County PA 144 begins at an intersection with SR 2015 (Old Route 322), which provides access to an interchange with US 322 and the southern terminus of PA 144 Truck, in the community of Potters Mills in Potter Township, Centre County, heading north on two-lane undivided Old Fort Road. The road passes residences in the community before curving northwest and heading through farmland with some woods and homes in the Penns Valley. The route passes through the community of Centre Hill before it comes to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oleona, Pennsylvania
Oleona, originally spelled Oleana, is an unincorporated community in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States established by the Norwegian violinist Ole Bull. History During his stay in the United States, the violinist Ole Bull purchased a large piece of land in Potter County, Pennsylvania, in 1852. He gave it the name Oleana or New Norway. Bull's intention was to invite Scandinavian immigrants to build and settle there. It soon became apparent that the land was not suitable for settlement at all. In the first year, up to 700 immigrants settled and tried to establish new homes there, roads were created, and a sawmill and other facilities were built. However, already after one year, the settlers realized that it was not possible to make a living because of the poor soil, and so they moved on, many to Wisconsin. When Bull arrived in New York in 1852, he was deeply disappointed that the Storting had rejected his application for support for a theater he himself had started in Berg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stewardson Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
Stewardson Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 64 at the 2020 census. Ole Bull State Park, a Pennsylvania state park, is located in Stewardson Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 74.3 square miles (192.5 km), all land. Stewardson Township is located in the southeastern corner of Potter County and is bordered by Abbott Township to the north, Tioga and Lycoming Counties to the east, Clinton County to the south and Wharton Township to the west. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 39 households, and 20 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.0 people per square mile (0.4/km). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 4.5/sq mi (1.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.65% White, and 1.35% from two or more races. There were 39 households, out of which 15.4% had children under th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbott Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
Abbott Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 230 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. It is bordered by Tioga County to the east, Stewardson Township to the south, Wharton Township to the west and West Branch Township to the north. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 226 people, 88 households, and 69 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.2 people per square mile (1.2/km). There were 457 housing units at an average density of 6.5/sq mi (2.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.12% White, and 0.88% from two or more races. There were 88 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
