Poquessing Creek

Poquessing Creek is a tributary flowing from Trevose toward the Delaware River while forming a natural boundary between Bucks and Philadelphia counties. The waterway passes through varying terrain and serves as a drainage system for the surrounding landscape.

The name comes from the Lenape word Poetquessnick, reflecting Native American presence along its banks before European settlement arrived. Over time communities grew and industries developed that depended on its flowing water.

The creek powered mills and sawmills that connected communities along its banks to trade networks reaching Philadelphia. These facilities shaped how people lived and worked in the region for hundreds of years.

Multiple major bridges cross over this waterway, including Interstate 95 and the Amtrak Northeast Corridor, making it easy to encounter from major transportation routes. Visitors can explore the area along various access points or take walks through nearby open spaces.

The waterway flows across different rock formations, shifting from older crystalline stone to younger layers that contain distinctive minerals. This changing geology creates variation in the landscape along its entire course.

Location: Bucks County

Location: Philadelphia

GPS coordinates: 40.06462,-74.98124

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53