The East Branch Brandywine CreekMouth: 39 55'21"N, 75 38'58"W, elevation: 174 ft.; Source: 40 07'09"N,75 53'15"W, Source elevation: 680 ft., United States Geological Survey Hydrological Unit Code: 02-04-02-05- Brandywine-Christina Watershed is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map , accessed April 1, 2011 tributary of Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania in the United States.
Course The creek starts in Suplee near Honey Brook, and joins the West Branch Brandywine Creek in Lenape. From its source, the creek flows east, then southeast, passing through the borough of Downingtown. The creek starts at an elevation of above sea level drops to an elevation of at its confluence with the West Branch.
Natural history Average annual precipitation is .
The East Brandywine is known for its fish. The game species are Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Common carp. White Suckers and Creek Chub are also very common.
History The East Brandywine served as a source of energy for hundreds of years. The waters also powered many factories in Downingtown.
Gibson's Covered Bridge crosses between East Bradford Township and West Bradford Township.
See also List of rivers of Pennsylvania
References
External links
U.S. Geological Survey: PA stream gaging stations Photo of where the east branch of the Brandywine Creek rises