Kayaderosseras Creek (Mohawk River tributary) explained

Kayaderosseras 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:Counties
Subdivision Type4:Towns
Subdivision Name4:Johnstown, Perth, Amsterdam
Source1 Location:Southeast of Johnstown
Source1 Coordinates:42.9931°N -74.3257°W[1]
Mouth:Mohawk River
Mouth Location:Fort Johnson
Mouth Coordinates:42.9567°N -74.2408°W
Mouth Elevation:266feet
Basin Size:16.9sqmi[2]
Tributaries Left:McQueen Creek

Kayaderosseras Creek also called Kaniatarósera'as Stream is a river located in Montgomery and Fulton counties in the state of New York. The creek begins southeast of Johnstown and flows in a generally southeast direction before converging with the Mohawk River by Fort Johnson, just west of Amsterdam. Kaniatarósera'as Stream, is a Mohawk name which translates to "waves splashing".

Hydrology

Most of the land within the watershed is rural and agricultural. The water quality in the Kayaderosseras Creek watershed is rated in good condition.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 954411. Kayaderosseras Creek. August 21, 2021.
  2. Web site: USGS 0135403005 KAYADEROSSERAS CREEK AT MOUTH AT FORT JOHNSON NY . waterdata.usgs.gov . United States Geological Survey . April 19, 2017.
  3. Web site: Mohawk River Watershed Assessment Report for the Kayaderosseras Creek Sub-watershed . July 2012 . Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District . August 22, 2021 . Fultonville, NY.