Dunbar Creek is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data
The National Map
, accessed August 15, 2011 stream in

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, flowing into the

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. The creek is a noted

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stream, with a popular

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only section on its upper portions. The Pennsylvania Fish Commission stocks the stream with

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and

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. There are some native brook trout located in its headwaters. The Budinsky hole is a popular fishing spot on the stream.Frye, Bob
Dunbar Creek Survey Brings Surprise
August 2006, pittsburghlive.com

Variant names

According to the

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, it has also been known historically as: *New Haven and Dunber Creek

Course

Dunbar Creek rises in a pond at Jumonville, Pennsylvania, and then flows northerly along the west side of Chestnut Ridge to join the

Watershed

Dunbar Creek drains of area, receives about 48.3 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 358.73, and is about 85% forested.

Natural history

The mouth of Dunbar Creek is the location of Dunbar Creek Confluence BDA. Here there is a mature riverine forest and a scour habitat that provide habitat for a plant species of special concern.

References

Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Fayette County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub