East Branch Chillisquaque Creek
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East Branch Chillisquaque Creek about 2 miles (3.2 km) downstream of its headwaters
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| Etymology | Native American word for either a "place frequented by snowbirds" or "frozen duck" |
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| Main source | Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 226 in Madison Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| River mouth | Chillisquaque Creek in Derry Township, Montour County, Pennsylvania 522 ft (159 m) 41°04′55″N 76°39′53″W / 41.08205°N 76.66476°WCoordinates: 41°04′55″N 76°39′53″W / 41.08205°N 76.66476°W |
| Progression | Chillisquaque Creek → West Branch Susquehanna River → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 9.75 sq mi (25.3 km2) |
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| Length | 6.2 mi (10.0 km) |
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East Branch Chillisquaque Creek is a tributary of Chillisquaque Creek in Columbia County and Montour County in Pennsylvania, United States. It is approximately 6.2 miles (10.0 km) long and flows through Madison Township, Columbia County and Derry Township, Montour County. At its mouth, it combines with Middle Branch Chillisquaque Creek to form Chillisquaque Creek. White Hall Creek is a tributary of East Branch Chillisquaque Creek. The creek's watershed has an area of 9.75 square miles (25.3 km2). It is situated over sandstone and shale. The main land uses in the watershed include forested land and agricultural land, although there are some areas of wetlands and open water as well.
East Branch Chillisquaque Creek experiences siltation. None of the watershed meets the water quality standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. There is a stream gage on the creek at an elevation of 530 feet (160 m) above sea level.
The headwaters of East Branch Chillisquaque Creek were settled in 1775. The word chillisquaque in the creek's name means either a "place frequented by snowbirds" or "frozen duck".
East Branch Chillisquaque Creek begins in northern Madison Township, Columbia County. Its headwaters are in Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 226 on the southern side of the Muncy Hills. The creek heads south and very slightly west in a valley. It soon leaves Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 226 and the valley and flows nearly due south for some distance. It then crosses Pennsylvania Route 44 and turns southwest, leaving Madison Township.
Upon leaving Madison Township, Columbia County, East Branch Chillisquaque Creek enters northern Derry Township, Montour County. In this township, the creek turns west and flows near Strawberry Ridge, flowing close to the northern border of the township. In the north-central part of the township, the creek receives its only named tributary, White Hall Creek. It then continues west, passing a gauging station and a power plant. Shortly afterwards, it meets Middle Branch Chillisquaque Creek to form Chillisquaque Creek.
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