Hummer Creek (Thompson Creek tributary) facts for kids

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Other name(s)	Tributary to Thompson Creek
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Crawford
Physical characteristics
Main source	West Branch Caldwell Creek divide about 2 miles east-southeast of Vrooman, Pennsylvania 1,660 ft (510 m) 41°43′19″N 079°36′52″W / 41.72194°N 79.61444°W / 41.72194; -79.61444
River mouth	Thompson Creek Shelamndine Springs, Pennsylvania 1,328 ft (405 m) 41°41′10″N 079°39′47″W / 41.68611°N 79.66306°W / 41.68611; -79.66306
Length	3.83 mi (6.16 km)
Basin features
Progression	southwest
River system	Allegheny River
Basin size	5.50 square miles (14.2 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Cloverdale Road, Hummer Road, Townline Road

Hummer Creek is a 3.83 mi (6.16 km) long 2nd order tributary to Thompson Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:

• Hummer Run

Course

Hummer Creek rises about 2 miles east-southeast of Vrooman, Pennsylvania and then flows southwest to join Thompson Creek at Shelmandine Springs.

Watershed

Hummer Creek drains 5.50 square miles (14.2 km²) of area, receives about 45.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 459.72, and is about 54% forested.

Additional Maps

Course of Hummer Creek (Thompson Creek tributary) in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Watershed of Hummer Creek (Thompson Creek tributary) in Crawford County, Pennsylvania