Bear Hollow Creek
Bear Hollow Creek is a tributary of Harveys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 2.0 miles (3.2 km) long and flows through Lake Township. The creek was used as a water supply in the early 1900s. During glacial times, its valley, Bear Hollow, served as a glacial sluiceway. The surficial geology near the creek features alluvium, Wisconsinan Till, Wisconsinan Boulder Till, a peat bog, and bedrock consisting of sandstone and shale. Bear Hollow is listed on the Luzerne County Natural Areas Inventory.
| Bear Hollow Creek | |
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Bear Hollow Creek, mostly obscured by tall grass | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | pond near Bear Hollow Road in Lake Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| • elevation | between 1,160 and 1,180 feet (350 and 360 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Harveys Creek in Lake Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
• coordinates | 41°20′00″N 76°04′22″W |
• elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Harveys Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
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