Park Creek (Little Neshaminy Creek tributary)


Park Creek is a tributary of the Little Neshaminy Creek, part of the Delaware River Watershed meeting its confluence at the Little Neshaminy's 9.00 river mile.

History

Park Creek is named for Graeme Park near Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Statistics

Park Creek's watershed covers, passing through suburban areas in Warrington Township, Horsham Township, Montgomery Township, and Lower Gwynedd Township. The Geographic Name Information System I.D. is 1183295, U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey I.D. is 02661.

Course

The northern branch of Park Creek rises near Hartman Road in Montgomery Township, running southeast for about then turns east for, then back to southeast for to its confluence with the west branch. The west branch rises near Tennis Avenue in Lower Gwynedd Township, flowing northeast for about to the confluence. Together they form the main course of Park Creek, which runs northeast for to its confluence at the Little Neshaminy Creek 9.00 river mile. The main creek bed passes through Kohler Park, Deep Meadow Park, and flows along the northwest border of Graeme Park.

Geology

The Little Neshaminy lies entirely within the Lockatong geologic formation, consisting of argillite, shale, limestone, and calcareous shale.

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