Oak Orchard Creek
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Oak Orchard Creek (sometimes called Oak Orchard River) is a tributary of Lake Ontario in Orleans County, New York in the United States.[1]
Quick Facts Location, Country ...
Oak Orchard Creek | |
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Location | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
Counties | Orleans, Genesee |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Elba, Genesee County |
• coordinates | 43°02′40″N 78°12′44″W[1] |
Mouth | Lake Ontario |
• location | Carlton, Orleans County |
• coordinates | 43°22′18″N 78°11′32″W[1] |
Discharge | |
• location | Kenyonville[2] |
• average | 346 cu ft/s (9.8 m3/s) |
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The creek flows through Oak Orchard Creek Marsh, 600 acres (2.4 km2) of which were declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1973.[3] The marshlands through which Oak Orchard Creek flows are a major stopover points for migratory birds, and are protected by state- and federally-designated conservation areas.