Middle Branch Newport Creek
Middle Branch Newport Creek is a short stream in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It starts on the border of Glen Lyon at about 720–740 feet above sea level and flows 1.1 miles (1.8 km) to join Newport Creek at about 594 feet above sea level. From there, water flows to the Susquehanna River and ultimately Chesapeake Bay. The creek is part of the Newport Creek watershed in the Wyoming Valley and lies in the Nanticoke USGS map area. It is impaired by acid mine drainage along its entire length, a problem listed in 2004 with a total maximum daily load (TMDL) set in 2017. The mouth sits near Sheet II, and coal and slate are found along the creek at Shoemaker Drift. The stream is designated for aquatic life.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 07:41 (CET).