Sandy Run (Wissahickon Creek tributary) explained

Sandy Run
Source1 Coordinates:40.1287°N -75.1255°W
Source1 Coord Ref:[1]
Mouth Coordinates:40.1301°N -75.2205°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Source1 Elevation:250feet
Mouth Elevation:148feet

Sandy Run is a second-order stream (according to the Strahler stream order) that is a tributary to the Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington State Park. The headwaters are in Dresher and Roslyn, Pennsylvania, and the stream flows west for approximately 6miles. The stream follows through Abington, Upper Dublin, Springfield, and Whitemarsh Townships; and flows through several golf courses, including Sandy Run Country Club, Lu Lu Country Club, and Manufacturers Country Club. This creek can be fished in some places, mainly between Manufacturer's Country Club and the Wissahickon Creek. Fish that inhabit this creek include Sunfish, Carp, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and several other species.

Tributaries

There are no named tributaries.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. 1186965 . Sandy Run . 2009-01-26 .