Sandy Run (Wissahickon Creek)

Sandy Run

Sandy Run in Roslyn Park, Roslyn, Pennsylvania.
Basin
Main source 40°07′43″N 75°07′32″W / 40.128721°N 75.1254514°W / 40.128721; -75.1254514 [1]
Source elevation 250 feet (76 m)
River mouth 40°07′48″N 75°13′14″W / 40.1301097°N 75.2204546°W / 40.1301097; -75.2204546 [1]
Mouth elevation 148 feet (45 m) [1]
Country United States of America

Coordinates: 40°07′30″N 75°12′09″W / 40.1251098°N 75.2023986°W / 40.1251098; -75.2023986

Sandy Run is a second order stream (according to the Strahler Stream Order) that is a tributary to the Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington State Park. The headwaters are in Dresher and Roslyn, Pennsylvania, and the stream flows west for approximately 6 miles (9.7 km). The stream follows through Abington, Upper Dublin, Springfield, and Whitemarsh Townships; and flows through several golf courses, including Sandy Run Country Club, Lu Lu Country Club, and Manufacturers Country Club. This creek can be fished in some places, mainly between Manufacturer's Country Club and the Wissahickon Creek. Fish that inhabit this creek include Sunfish, Carp, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and several other species.

Tributaries

No named tributaries

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sandy Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
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