Clover Creek is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data
The National Map
, accessed August 8, 2011

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of the

Frankstown Branch Juniata River The Frankstown Branch Juniata River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed August 8, 2011 tributary of the Juniata River in Blair and Huntingdon counties, Pennsylvania, i ...

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and Blair counties,

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, in the

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.Gertler, Edward. ''Keystone Canoeing'', Seneca Press, 2004. It originates in Woodbury Township in Bedford County on

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, between Pulpit Hill and the north end of Warrior Ridge. It flows northward through

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along the west side of Tussey Mountain, passing through

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, and receives Middle Run to the north of there.

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crosses it at the village of Clover Creek. The creek follows the mountain in curving slightly eastward as well as northward, and passes through Beavertown and Shellytown. Around Larke, the valley begins to deepen, and just after meeting Snare Run, the creek joins the Frankstown Branch Juniata River at Cove Forge. Although the stream is small, it is well known for its trout fishing, and is fished heavily during open seasons. Clover Creek also serves as a valuable irrigation source for nearby farmers. The stream averages in width about , although its width varies from to over .

Tributaries

* Snare Run *Middle Run

References

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Tributaries

See also

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