Ellicott Creek

Ellicott Creek
Ellicott Creek in Williamsville, New York.
Location of the mouth of Ellicott Creek in New York
EtymologyNamed for Joseph Ellicott, surveyor and land agent.
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyGenesee County, Erie County
CityTonawanda
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationGenesee County
 • coordinates42°54′15″N 78°23′49″W / 42.90417°N 78.39694°W / 42.90417; -78.39694
 • elevation1,000 ft (300 m)
MouthTonawanda Creek
 • location
Erie County
 • coordinates
43°1′16″N 78°52′37″W / 43.02111°N 78.87694°W / 43.02111; -78.87694
 • elevation
562 ft (171 m)
Length45 mi (72 km)
Discharge 
 • average100 cu ft/s (2.8 m3/s)

Ellicott Creek is a stream in Western New York, United States. It is a tributary of Tonawanda Creek, which in turn flows into the Niagara River.

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