Fly Creek (Schoharie Creek tributary) explained

Fly Creek
Pushpin Map:New York Adirondack Park#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the mouth within New York
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:United States
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:New York
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Central New York
Subdivision Type4:Counties
Subdivision Name4:Montgomery, Schoharie
Source1:Unnamed swamp
Source1 Location:North of Sloansville
Source1 Coordinates:42.7898°N -74.3351°W[1]
Source1 Elevation:Approximately 1300feet
Mouth:Schoharie Creek
Mouth Location:South of Sloansville
Mouth Coordinates:42.7429°N -74.3257°W
Mouth Elevation:558feet
Progression:Fly Creek → Schoharie Creek → Mohawk RiverHudson RiverUpper New York Bay
Basin Size:22sqmi[2]

Fly Creek is a river in Montgomery and Schoharie counties in the state of New York. It begins at an unnamed swamp north of Sloansville and flows into the Schoharie Creek south of Sloansville.

Hydrology

Water in Fly Creek is moderately healthy with an excellent habitat for aquatic life. Due to low levels of urban and commercial development, large wetland areas, and several small private forests the water quality is very good.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 950336. Fly Creek. August 29, 2021.
  2. Web site: USGS 0135138005 FLY CREEK AT MOUTH AT SLOANSVILLE NY . usgs.gov . United States Geological Survey . August 29, 2021.
  3. Web site: Mohawk River Watershed Assessment Report for the Fly Creek Sub-watershed . July 2012 . Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District . August 29, 2021 . Fultonville, NY.