Middle Branch Chillisquaque Creek
tributary of Chillisquaque Creek in Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania
Middle Branch Chillisquaque Creek is a tributary of Chillisquaque Creek in Columbia County and Montour County, in Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 5.2 miles (8.4 km) long and flows through Madison Township in Columbia County and Anthony and Derry Townships in Montour County. The creek's watershed has an area of 9.64 square miles (25.0 km2). There are 14.35 miles (23.09 km) of streams in the watershed. Lake Chillisquaque is also in the creek. There are 122 features classified as "disturbances" on Middle Branch Chillisquaque Creek. Two bridges more than 20 feet (6.1 m) long cross the creek.
Course
Middle Branch Chillisquaque Creek begins in a valley in western Madison Township, Columbia County. It flows southwest through the valley into Anthony Township, Montour County, where it flows southwest for a few miles before leaving the valley and crossing Pennsylvania Route 44. The creek then turns south and flows through Lake Chillisquaque.
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