West Branch Township, Pennsylvania
West Branch Township, Pennsylvania | |
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Cherry Springs State Park in West Branch Township | |
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Location of West Branch Township in Potter County, Pennsylvania | |
| [[File:Location of Potter County in Pennsylvania|250x200px|Map of Potter County, Pennsylvania]] Map of Potter County, Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Potter |
| Settled | 1835 |
| Incorporated | 1856 |
| Area | |
• Total | 62.18 sq mi (161.04 km2) |
| • Land | 62.11 sq mi (160.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.066 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 399 |
• Estimate (2021) | 397 |
| • Density | 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-105-82568 |
| Website | westbranchtwp |
West Branch Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 399 at the 2020 census. There are two Pennsylvania state parks in West Branch Township. Cherry Springs State Park is a popular destination for astronomical observation. Lyman Run State Park is in the northern part of the township and is partially in neighboring Ulysses Township.