Cowanshannock Creek (the eastern section is sometimes referred to as the North Branch Cowanshannock Creek) is a tributary of the Allegheny River in Armstrong and Indiana counties, Pennsylvania in the United States.[1]
| Cowanshannock Creek | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 40°49′34″N 79°10′32″W / 40.8261758°N 79.1755926°W |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 40°51′04″N 79°30′28″W / 40.8511753°N 79.5078224°W |
• elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Allegheny River |
Course
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Cowanshannock Creek rises in South Mahoning Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It flows west into Armstrong County meandering through Cowanshannock Township, the borough of Rural Valley, Valley Township, Manor Township, and Rayburn Township. The stream joins the Allegheny River on its right bank at the community of Gosford, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Kittanning.
Tributaries
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See also
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edit- ^ "Cowanshannock Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
- ^ "Craigs Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ^ "Long Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ^ "Mill Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Spra Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Huskins Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "South Branch Cowanshannock Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Spruce Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-11-18.