Gulph Creek

Gulph Creek is a tributary of the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is approximately six miles long[1] and flows in an easterly direction. It passes through Tredyffrin, Radnor, and Upper Merion Townships, and the borough of West Conshohocken. It also passes through the village of Gulph Mills and goes past Hanging Rock alongside Route 320.

It is one of four watersheds in Radnor Township, the others being, Ithan Creek, Darby Creek, and Meadowbrook Run

History

The Gulph Creek valley has attracted the interest of historians due to George Washington and his troops having camped in the immediate area in December 1777 during his journey to Valley Forge.[1]

References

Clausen, Eric (July 4, 2016). "Origin of the Gulph Creek drainage basin, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania". Philly Landforms. Retrieved September 13, 2017.

External links

Gulph Creek stormwater management

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[origin-1] Clausen, Eric (July 4, 2016). "Origin of the Gulph Creek drainage basin, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania". Philly Landforms. Retrieved September 13, 2017.