Cussewago Creek


Cussewago Creek is a long tributary to French Creek that is classed as a 4th order stream on the EPA waters geoviewer site.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:
  • Cassewago Creek
  • Kossewago Creek
The name of the creek is alleged to come from the aboriginal inhabitants, and is said to mean, "big belly".

Course

Cussewago Creek rises north of Eureka Springs in Erie County, Pennsylvania and flows south into Crawford County, Pennsylvania to meet French Creek at Meadville.

Watershed

Cussewago Creek drains of Erie Drift Plain. The watershed receives an average of 45.4 in/year of precipitation and has a wetness index of 492.71. The watershed is about 44% forested.

Natural history

Cussewago Creek supports a diverse fauna, including mammals, amphibians, fishes, and mollusks.