Muncy Creek, Tidal creek in Lycoming County and Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Description
Muncy Creek is a waterway flowing through Lycoming and Sullivan counties in Pennsylvania, originating from the Allegheny Plateau. It winds its way downward and joins the West Branch Susquehanna River at a lower elevation.
History
Originally called Occohpocheny by Native Americans, the region saw European settlement beginning in 1783. Mills were built along the banks to harness the water's power for grinding grain and other industrial purposes.
Culture
The creek and its surrounding communities support various recreational activities, including fishing for wild trout populations and canoeing along its 24-mile navigable stretch.
Practical
Visitors commonly use this waterway for paddling and fishing, especially on the section that allows boat passage. Access is easiest from the surrounding communities where boat launch points and local roads meet the water.
Did you know?
This waterway holds a special protection status upstream that recognizes its ecological worth. This designation makes it a critical area for rare aquatic organisms and migrating fish species.
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