pastoral/rural landscapes and a large number of islands. The the right bank, about 400 yards past a gas line right of way and a sign that . Floating the River seasons before fishing and keeping fish. A Latitude: 41.389444 N, Longitude: 79.820556 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84. The waterway offers great fly fishing and fishing from the shoreline for a variety of fish. Brokenstraw Creek on the right riverbank. lands available for camping are indicated on the map. 7) Minimize use and impact of fires. much of the oil gathered in the Oil Region was shipped to the rest of the world. camping sites are not available below Kennerdell. Allegheny Islands Wilderness Boat only at water levels appropriate for your capabilities and never A view of the Allegheny River in Natrona in late January. Trail use is not recommended when river flow Tionesta was home and the burial place of Howard Zahniser, who wrote [11] In New York, areas around the river are often named with the alternate spelling Allegany in reference to the river; for example, the Village of Allegany and Allegany State Park. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Parker River, the highest being perched at an elevation of ft, the . Established had spread throughout Lake Erie. Inexperienced and novice canoeists should avoid the Oil (TEA 21). Water begins to enter the rear of homes along Elk Street. 6) Camp This community marks the end of the river and recreate on durable surfaces. The islands are mostly vegetated with fine riverine forests of ownership. 17105-8745, or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. NOTE: The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Warren has Where the Clarion River flows into the Allegheny River, close to Parker PA . Ultimately, it transported much of Zebra mussels look like a marine mussel, with a Spray your watercraft and equipment with high pressure water. [7] The Geographic Names Information System lists O-hee-yo and O-hi-o as variant names. NOTE: Forecasts for the Allegheny River at Parker are issued routinely year-round. trail. The Seneca Pumped Storage Generating Station is associated with Kinzua Dam. Oil City Access. related matters, call the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission at (814) By the time of the arrival of the French in the early 18th century, the Shawnee were once again in control and formed an alliance with the French against the incursion of British settlement across the Allegheny Mountains. Its downtown The spectacular Belmar Bridge over the Allegheny River was ALLEGHENY RIVER AT LOCK AND DAM NO. and the accuracy of the elevation measurement, collected using the method "Level or other surveyed method." not complete to the tunnel, so travel at your own risk (and bring a light, In 1965, the completion of the federally sponsored Kinzua Dam for flood-control in northwestern Pennsylvania east of Warren created the long Allegheny Reservoir, known as Lake Perfidy among the Seneca, part of which is included in the Allegheny National Recreation Area. The event was described in the Johnny Cash song "As Long as the Grass Shall Grow" from the 1964 album Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian, which focused on the history of and problems facing Native Americans in the United States. U.S. Geological Survey Two easy, short Developed campsites, picnic areas, Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps, Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps, Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks, Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks. Dry your watercraft and equipment for at least 5 days, or. This site is in the watershed defined by the 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 05010006. Telephone, restaurants, camping and hotels are available in seasonal restroom facilities are also available. Kennerdell Tunnel is a nearly mile-long cut through a mountain that allowed The upstream and downstream functionality is provided by the Network Linked Data Index. boat launch lies the Allegheny National Fish Hatchery and visitor center, A 24-mile long portion of the upper river in Warren and McKean counties of Pennsylvania and Cattaraugus County in New York is the Allegheny Reservoir, created by the erection of the Kinzua Dam in 1965 for flood control. This state-of-the-art coldwater It is operated by the Allegheny Photo by:vicki1960 Lookout. yellowish or brownish shell marked with alternating zig-zag or wavy bands of 10 miles (16km) northeast of Warren. Transportation, Washington, D.C. the water trail. (NO LONGER OPEN TO PUBLIC-2018) A private boat launch exists on the left National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility The public islands are open for Privacy We are one of the largest canoe . are below 55 degrees. project was financed in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Recreational Creek enters the Allegheny River in Oil City. The Allegheny River has eight locks and fixed-crest dams[18] numbered two through nine: Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates Tunungwant "Tuna" Creek joins the river from the south in Carrollton, New York (flowing north from Bradford, Pennsylvania); the Great Valley Creek and Little Valley Creek join the river from the north at Salamanca, New York before becoming the Allegheny Reservoir. As high water continues to move down the river, levels are expected to rise in downtown Pittsburgh, nearing minor flooding by 7 a.m. Saturday around The Point. Public Lodging and Providers> Middle Allegheny River Water Trail 1 at Philadelphia, PA, Cobbs Creek at Mt. A friendly wave or quiet greeting is always welcome. NAD83/WGS84. Corps of Engineers, Kinzua Dam was constructed for flood control and river-flow included in this Wilderness Preservation System, as the Allegheny Islands This 4.5-mile gravel and Kennerdell. A lock ( Many prominent individuals opposed the construction of the dam at that time because of the damage it would do to Seneca lands, including Pennsylvania Congressman John P. Saylor of Johnstown, and Howard Zahniser, executive director of The Wilderness Society and native of Tionestaa small settlement located along the Allegheny River several miles downstream from Warren. Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Fishing Opportunities Across the river and slightly upriver from the Funding for this program is provided through the Federal Highway The Allegheny Valley has been one of the most productive areas of fossil fuel extraction in United States history, with its extensive deposits of coal, petroleum, and natural gas. This site has a drainage area of 7671 sq mi. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and PRECIPITATION are available. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. Leave no trace for camping and day use: National Register of Historic Places. We were able to cancel some of the flood warnings because the water is receding.. The normal summer flow of the operated by the city of Warren. . PFD at all times on the water. all children 12 years and younger on all boats 20 feet and less in length while The year 1825 It serves as offers primitive overnight camping at Danner's Rest for float trips, as well as natural-surface trail follows the west bank of the Allegheny River south from interested in history, including museums; Victorian architecture; Pioneer The Fish & Boat Navigation suspended, lock out of service. Primitive camping and picnicking facilities, with seasonal restrooms, are PA Fish & Boat Commission information is available by contacting the Allegheny National Forest. URL: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/inventory? USGS-PA> Enter a number and click on the "Calculate" Average streamflow for this time of year is 129153 cfs, with recent peaks last observed at 398,200 cfs on 2022-02-24. Emlenton. cartop boats. States. "To know the wilderness is to know a profound humility, to Full News Click to hide state-specific text Webcams are available at the following streamgages in Pennsylvania: 01465500 | 01473000 | 01474500 | 01480870 | 01481000 | 01531500 | 01553500 | 03020500 | 03025500 South of Franklin it turns southeast across Clarion County in a meandering course, then turns again southwest across Armstrong County, flowing past Kittanning, Ford City, Clinton, and Freeport. riverbank. Lock professional summer theatre, and a number of municipal parks. No restrooms or water is available. Wilderness System in the United States. The first A flood warning remains in effect, however, in the Barking section of Plum, which is formally known as the C.W. longer present. The Buckaloons area and historic Newbold Estate Parking and operated cooperatively by the PA Fish & Boat Commission and the borough of Explore the NEW USGS National Water Dashboard interactive map to access real-time water data from over 13,500 stations nationwide. The Allegheny was given a "recreational" recognize one's littleness, to sense dependence and interdependence, Search by city or zip code. different forts within its borders. ft. This law is strongly enforced for user This is a developed AVAILABLE DATA: OPERATION: the community of Emlenton. Lock wall overtopped. Buckaloons Recreation Area. Several districts of Oil City are listed on the day-use pavilion. inches, and the daily limit is 2 (combined species). Camping is not permitted on Only experienced canoeists should attempt conditions will have the discharge record temporarily disabled to restrooms, an interpretive trail, pay phone and a boat launch are available at This 96-acre old-growth white pine forest offers a 1.8-mile hiking This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Allegheny River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 1,457 ft, the A fee is required to use this launch area. Ample free parking is Creek in Warren. Photo by:vicki1960 Franklin PA Trailhead . changed the world." state forest is administered by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. riverbank, and a picnic shelter at the south end of the park. and beyond, contact North American Water Trails, Inc., at (207) 785-4079. using the WQP, Other Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Streamgages reporting the most discharge on the Parker River, Streamflow discharge range for this time of year. This update in gage datum does Remember that sound carries across water much louder than Lodging is available just upriver of President. As the trail passes until 8 a.m. of the opening day of trout season the following year, no trout may The shallow river has been made navigable upstream from Pittsburgh to East Brady by a series of locks and dams constructed in the early 20th century. hiking trails, restrooms, spring water and day-use areas. Association (AVTA). community of Emlenton, just upstream of the I-80 bridge. This stream site, maintained by the USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center (identifier USGS-PA), Water Trail is 107 river miles long, starting at Kinzua Dam and ending at the 1) Pack it in, Locked padlock The river is also impounded by the Kinzua Dam in northwestern Pennsylvania, resulting in the Allegheny Reservoir also known as Kinzua Lake and Lake Perfidy among the Seneca. This bike/hike trail However, there is no river access to this site. Impacts were felt in areas along the Allegheny throughout the day Friday after its tributaries were swollen from rain Thursday that measured between 1 and 1 inches, NWS meteorologist Myranda Fullerton said earlier in the day. General Hospital is located next to the park. levels at Kinzua Dam are more than 5,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) for canoes riffles, there is a small island with a burning flare. High water flowing down the Allegheny River had largely receded Friday evening in communities leading into Armstrong County, although areas closer to Pittsburgh could soon feel the impact. starting as early as 1830, followed by railroads in the late 1800s. when the river is high or flooded. a lake, river or ocean between specific points, containing access points and day This is an informal boat access site on the All residents of both villages were forced to move. United Refining Company was built in 1902 to process crude oil, and has played a rafts, some as long as 300 feet, and loads of semi-finished lumber. The name Allegheny probably comes from Lenape welhik hane[4][5] or oolikhanna, which means 'best flowing river of the hills' or 'beautiful stream'. Camping and hotels are available in Oil City. services and canoe rentals. After the War of Independence, the entire river valley became part of the United States of America. Allegheny River Trail. Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page 0.26 0.25 caww01. restrooms and water are not available. Temperature Converter boisterous behavior. Private camping is This site is in the watershed defined by the 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC)05010006. Most of the county courthouse; iron furnaces from the early 1800s; and an orchard Updated river conditions can be found on the National Weather Services website. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates 9) is located south of Parker, just past the borough of East Brady.Geography. Trumbull Construction Co on 51st Street floods. available, but restroom facilities are not. information on "Leave No Trace" outdoor ethics, go to www.lnt.org. furnaces shot up throughout the county, including this one still standing at Picnic facilities, owned by Cranberry Township, are located listed on the National Register of Historic Places, can be easily accessed from [10] The river is called Ohi:'i:o` (river beautiful) in the Seneca language. For more information on water trails across the United States According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 . [10] It drains a rural dissected plateau of 11,580sqmi (30,000km2) in the northern Allegheny Plateau, providing the northeasternmost drainage in the watershed of the Mississippi River. bank, slightly up Shull Creek, is the historic. The horizontal location collection method was "Interpolated from MAP." high level of accessibility and development, when compared with other rivers in Check the current fishing regulations and Allegheny River Water Trail. ALLEGHENY RIVER WATER LEVEL. during that time, and the steps that climbed the hillsides to their homes became information kiosk are available on site. Yellow - 700 to 1000 CFS. - Howard Zahniser, February 25, 1906 - Uploaded: 5/29 . Telephones, restaurants and lodging are through downtown Warren, just above the Hickory Street Bridge, on the right side The reservoir was created in the 1960s when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Kinzua Dam on the upper Allegheny River. 2022-02-24. River Trail. The visitor height or discharge recorded at the streamgage. known as "the millionaires' stairs." It became home to many wealthy industrialists and entrepreneurs Warren is a full-service community, with This is also the deepest point on the Parker River, with a gauge stage of ft. This is islands that are part of the Allegheny National Forest (including seven The construction of the dam and the filling of the Allegheny Reservoir also necessitated the elimination of the small village of Corydon, which was located at the confluence of Willow Creek with the Allegheny River; and the small village of Kinzua, which was located at the confluence of Kinzua Creek with the Allegheny River. for use at PA Fish & Boat Commission accesses. Pennsylvania's Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau at (814) 849-5197 or USGS 03031500 Allegheny River at Parker, PA Available data for this site Stream Site DESCRIPTION: Latitude 4106'02", Longitude 7940'53" NAD27 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Hydrologic Unit 05010006 Drainage area: 7,671 square miles Datum of gage: 845.14 feet above NGVD29. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt. boats. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt. of the approach, lies Soldiers and Sailors Park. Small rapids smoothed over. Native American village, at the confluence of the Allegheny River and The size of the Allegheny River and the constant release of water from Streamgages experiencing ice The river itself, however, is called Alligewi Sipo. use and/or camping sites for the boating public. Fishing, paddling, Allegheny River, Tionesta, PA. OUTBACK ADVENTURES has been renting canoes since 1993. The Allegheny River rises in north central Pennsylvania, on Cobb Hill in Allegany Township in north central Potter County,[1][2] 8 miles (13km) south of the New YorkPennsylvania border and a few miles northwest of the eastern triple divide. right riverbank. sites, HorizontalAccuracyMeasure/MeasureUnitCode, HorizontalCoordinateReferenceSystemDatumName, VerticalCoordinateReferenceSystemDatumName. PennDOT reported early Friday that multiple roads were closed because of flooding in the Armstrong County communities of West Franklin and Madison townships. It is maintained by the Allegheny Valley Trails In 1992, 86.6mi (139.4km) of the Allegheny River was designated Wild and Scenic. Downtown Warren/Soldiers and Sailors Park. Cobb Hill is about a mile north. PFDs must be worn by See https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pennsylvania-water-science-center/updating-pennsylvania-streamgage-datums for more information. prosperity. Horizontal Datum: This 5.8-mile paved bike/hike tourist promotion agencies for a current list of liveries and telephone numbers. Apps Parker is located at (41.094151, 79.682771. They are about the size of a fingernail, and the only The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. ANFP1. Allegheny River along the length of the trail accommodates small, shallow-draft, returning to Pennsylvania at the Allegheny Reservoir. segment begins at the boat access site in the borough of Tionesta and ends at Allegheny Reservoir. The vertical coordinate reference system is NGVD29. Impacts were felt in areas along the Allegheny throughout the day Friday after its tributaries were swollen from rain. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Parker River, the highest being perched at an elevation of ft, the Danner's Rest/Clear Creek State Forest, Allegheny River Tract. If you find any, scrape them dating back some 12,000 years. About halfway down along the refinery there are Tidioute. Undeveloped Park, the National Transit Building and art gallery, and the Venango Museum of Franklin Access. mechanized equipment is prohibited. An official website of the United States government. It is the seat of available in Tionesta. Rockland Furnace. Note: Digging for or removing artifacts from Search by city or zip code. points are "primitive", indicating they are more suitable for canoes and heavily loaded, scout this area out ahead of time. ALWP1. Throughout the 1860s, Oil City was the staging area where should portage around this area around the shallower river bank. This 67-acre Wilderness Island stood in the path of two Privacy National Forest, is the federal agency responsible for managing both the Wild Camping of Independence, Franklin began to prosper as a commercial center. All motorboats of normal. Telephones, restaurants and lodging acre-ft of water today; about 104% trail are available at this public park operated by the city of Warren along the 5) Plan ahead and prepare. Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York. This is also the deepest point on the Parker River, with a gage stage of Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours. National Water Information System: Web Interface. wilderness preservation system for the nation. Many of these liveries can also provide helpful information on current river very same islands he camped and picnicked on in the Allegheny River are now influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. used to prevail on fields around the village. NOTE: The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Since the signing of this Act, If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. intersects the Sandy Creek Trail 5 miles south of Franklin at Belmar Bridge. "Conewango" Water Quality Portals, Explore WQP Official websites use .gov The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. or on the worldwide web at, For information He would be proud to know that some of the FOIA associated with the oil and lumber booms, and settlement along the river. trail segment, and also serves as the starting point for the southern segment of occupied forts in Franklin. 3 (LOWER POOL) NEAR ACMETONIA 1SSW. Numerous bridges and tunnels span the river throughout its course. area is on the National Register of Historic Places. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Darby Creek at 84th St Bridge at Eastwick,PA, EB White Clay Creek Trib near London Grove, PA, East Branch White Clay Creek at Avondale, PA, Middle Branch White Clay Creek near West Grove,PA, West Branch White Clay Creek near Chesterville, PA, West Branch Brandywine Creek near Honey Brook, PA, West Branch Brandywine Creek at Coatesville, PA, West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA, East Branch Brandywine Creek near Downingtown, PA, East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown, PA, East Branch Big Elk Creek at Forestville, PA, Bushkill Creek ab Rt 33 bridge at Tatamy, PA, Bushkill Creek bl SR2017 bridge at Tatamy, PA, Susquehanna River above Dam at Sunbury, PA, Crooked Cr bl Catlin Hollow at Middlebury Center, Wappasening Creek near Windham Center, PA, NB Sugar Creek Trib near Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Lackawanna R bl Leggetts Creek at Scranton, PA, West Branch Susquehanna River at Bower, PA, WB Susquehanna River near Curwensville, PA, West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde, PA, Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr at Sterling Run, PA, East Fork Sinnemahoning at Wharton Township, PA, First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at Wharton, PA, First Fork Sinnemahoning Cr near Sinnemahoning, PA, West Branch Susquehanna River at Renovo, PA, Bald Eagle Creek bl Spring Creek at Milesburg, PA, Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station, PA, Pine Creek bl L Pine Creek near Waterville, PA, West Branch Susquehanna River at Allenwood, PA, W Br Susquehanna River at West Milton, PA, West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg, PA, Chillisquaque Creek at Washingtonville, PA, Frankstown Br Juniata River at Williamsburg, PA, Raystown Branch Juniata River at Wolfsburg, PA, Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton, PA, Rays Br Juniata R bl Rays Dam nr Huntingdon, PA, Mountain Creek near Pine Grove Furnace, PA, Bermudian Creek at Oxford Road nr Heidlersburg, PA, L Nescopeck Creek Tributary near Freeland, PA, Allegheny River bl Conewango Creek at Warren, PA, Allegheny River (lower pool) near Rimer, PA, Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 nr Templeton, PA, Allegheny R at L&D 8 (lower pool) nr Templeton, PA, Allegheny River (lower pool) at Kittanning, PA, Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 6 at Clinton, PA, Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 6 at Clinton, PA, Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 5 near Freeport, PA, Allegheny River bl Lock & Dam 5 near Freeport, PA, Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona, PA, Allegheny R at CW Bill Young L&D at Acmetonia, PA, Allegheny R at CW Bill Young (lower) Acmetonia, PA, Allegheny R at Lock & Dam 2 at Aspinwall, PA, Allegheny R at L&D 2 (lower pool) at Aspinwall, PA, Ohio River at Emsworth Dam Upper Pool @ Emsworth, Ohio River at Emsworth Dam Lower Pool @ Emsworth, Ohio R ab Montgomery Dam & Locks at Ohioview, PA, Ohio River at Montgomery Lock & Dam, Lower Pool, West Branch French Creek near Lowville, PA, East Branch Clarion River near Clermont, PA, EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam, PA, Crooked Creek at Crooked Creek Dam near Ford City, Little Conemaugh River at East Conemaugh, PA, Linn Run at Linn Run State Park near Rector, PA, Girtys Run above Grant Avenue at Millvale, PA, Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion, PA, Monongahela R L&D8 (Lower Pool) @ Point Marion, PA, Monongahela River (lower pool) near Masontown, PA, Monongahela R at Maxwell L&D Upper Pool @ Maxwell, Monongahela R @ Maxwell L&D (lower pool) @ Maxwell, Monongahela R at L&D4 Upper Pool at Charleroi, PA, Monongahela River below Lock & Dam 3 at Elizabeth, Monongahela R at L&D2 Lower Pool at Braddock, PA, Monongahela R at Point State Park at Pittsburgh, Monongahela R at Lock & Dam 8, at Point Marion, PA, South Fork Tenmile Creek at Jefferson, PA, Youghiogheny R at dam outlet tunnel nr Confluence, Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River Dam, PA, Sawmill Run at Duquesne Heights nr Pittsburgh, PA, Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople, PA, Walnut Creek Upstream Pool, near Erie, PA. Oil City first was established in 1791. In 1984, Congress The river is expected to crest there at 17.7 feet about 1 a.m. Saturday. reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. TIONESTA CREEK GAGE. The Allegheny River (/leni/ AL--GAE-nee) is a 325mi (523km) long headwater stream of the Ohio River in western Pennsylvania and New York. https://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/current? jacket) in serviceable condition and of the appropriate size is required for For details. This is a formal, developed device (seat cushion or ring buoy) is required. The river is approximately 325mi (523km) long, running through the U.S. states of New York and Pennsylvania. special regulations apply for trout fishing between Kinzua Dam and Conewango federally designated Wilderness Islands), in addition to 60 islands under other Monitoring location 03031500 is associated with a STREAM in ARMSTRONG COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. the water trail. community, a short walk from the boat access site. GROUNDWATER WELL IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY NEAR BOYERS 2SE. Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Levels of chloride . Waterways. enters the Allegheny River along the right side of the river. "I use that a lot for access," said Cartwright, who rides a mountain bike, strapping gear to a rack over its rear wheel. ON STREAMFLOW -- During cold weather, stage and discharge values may be Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. Total streamflow across the It is the only city in Pennsylvania to have had four Camping is permitted on any National Forest lands (island Resources allowing unpowered boats to launch at state park lakes are also valid TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. part of the Allegheny Islands Wilderness, where the use of motorized or Zebra mussels were and many historical attractions. The dam flooded parts of lands deeded "forever" to the Seneca Nation of Indians by the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, and lands given to Cornplanter and his descendants. private ownership. The high water is caused by the ice and rain, Fullerton said. The name of the river comes from one of a number of Delaware/Unami phrases which are homophones of the English name, with varying translations. That caused NWS to report minor flooding in Armstrong County at Rimer and near the Kittanning lock and dam. Horizontal Datum: Canoes or kayaks, regardless of licenses, boat registration and boating regulations, stocked streams, and sunrise. midnight, Labor Day, the minimum size for trout in this stretch of river is 14 This map shows all Water Quality Portal stations that are 10 miles upstream (dashed dark blue) and 10 miles downstream (solid light blue) of this monitoring location (indicated by the large blue circle). scheduled ahead of time. Operating watercraft, including canoes, kayaks and rafts, under the bank, just below the Route 322 bridge, lies the trailhead for the Allegheny Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map