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Cowanshannock Creek
Country United States
Physical characteristics
Main source 40°49′34″N 79°10′32″W / 40.8261758°N 79.1755926°W / 40.8261758; -79.1755926
River mouth 787 ft (240 m)
40°51′04″N 79°30′28″W / 40.8511753°N 79.5078224°W / 40.8511753; -79.5078224
Basin features
River system Allegheny River

Cowanshannock Creek (the eastern section is sometimes referred to as the North Branch Cowanshannock Creek) is a tributary of the Allegheny River in Armstrong and Indiana counties, Pennsylvania in the United States.

Course

Cowanshannock Creek floodplain, Valley Township
Creek floodplain in Valley Township

Cowanshannock Creek rises in South Mahoning Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It flows west into Armstrong County meandering through Cowanshannock Township, the borough of Rural Valley, Valley Township, Manor Township, and Rayburn Township. The stream joins the Allegheny River on its right bank at the community of Gosford, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Kittanning.

Tributaries

(Mouth at the Allegheny River)

  • Craigs Run
  • Long Run
  • Mill Run
  • Spra Run
  • Huskins Run
  • South Branch Cowanshannock Creek
  • Spruce Run
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