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Keeler Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 2.0 miles (3.2 km) long and flows through Falls Township.

Course

Keeler Creek begins in a valley in Falls Township. It flows southwest for a few tenths of a mile before turning west-southwest. After a few tenths of a mile, the creek's valley narrows and it turns southwest for a few tenths of a mile. It then leaves its valley and turns south for a few tenths of a mile before turning southwest. A few tenths of a mile further downstream, the creek reaches its confluence with the Susquehanna River.

Keeler Creek joins the Susquehanna River 206.56 miles (332.43 km) upriver of its mouth.

Hydrology

Keeler Creek is not designated as an impaired waterbody.

Geography and geology

The elevation near the mouth of Keeler Creek is 554 feet (169 m) above sea level. The elevation of the creek's source is between 980 and 1,000 feet (299 and 305 m) above sea level.

Watershed

The watershed of Keeler Creek has an area of 1.86 square miles (4.8 km). The stream is entirely within the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Ransom. Its designated use is for aquatic life.

History

Keeler Creek was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. Its identifier in the Geographic Names Information System is 1198964.

Biology

The drainage basin of Keeler Creek is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery.

See also

References

  1. ^ United States Geological Survey, The National Map Viewer, retrieved September 3, 2015
  2. ^ Pennsylvania Gazetteer of Streams (PDF), November 2, 2001, p. 80, retrieved September 3, 2015
  3. ^ United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2006 Waterbody Report for Keeler Creek, retrieved September 3, 2015
  4. ^ Geographic Names Information System, Feature Detail Report for: Keeler Creek, retrieved September 3, 2015
  5. "§ 93.9i. Drainage List I. Susquehanna River Basin in Pennsylvania Susquehanna River", Pennsylvania Code, retrieved September 3, 2015