Poquessing Creek, Natural tributary in Philadelphia and Bucks County, United States.
Poquessing Creek extends 10.3 miles from Trevose to the Delaware River, creating a natural boundary between Bucks and Philadelphia counties.
The creek's name originates from the Lenape word Poetquessnick, with settlements along its banks dating back to Native American villages in the 1600s.
The waterway supported early industries with grist and saw mills, enabling local farmers and millers to transport goods to Philadelphia and New Jersey.
Interstate 95 and Amtrak Northeast Corridor bridges now cross over the creek, which drains an area of 21.5 square miles across three counties.
The creek flows on different rock formations, starting on felsic gneiss and transitioning to Wissahickon Formation with garnet and kyanite minerals.
Location: Bucks County
Location: Philadelphia
GPS coordinates: 40.06462,-74.98124
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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