Mt. Davis
3,213 ft.
979m.
Allegheny
Chesapeake
Bay
Delaware
Bay
Susquehanna
River
Allegheny
River
JuniataRiver
Lehigh
River
Schuylkill
River
Monongahela
River
Youghiogheny
River
West Branch
Susquehanna
River
Delaware
River
OhioRiver
Johnstown
StateCollege
Williamsport
York
Allentown
Erie
Altoona
Bethlehem
Lancaster
Reading
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Lake
Erie
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Lesson 10:
Our Waterways
Major River
Systems Of
Pennsylvania
For ThoseWho Like To Explore
1. Find out more information about the other rivers, lakes, and dams of Pennsylvania,
such as Raystown Lake.
2. Make a class list of all theways we use freshwater.
3. Why is it important to keep our water clean?
4. List the names of lakes, creeks, runs, rivers, or dams in your region.
5. Locate and label these rivers on amap of Pennsylvania.
There aremany river systems in Pennsylvania. Many smaller rivers, streams, and
other waterwaysmake up a river system. Look at howmany cities are located near
thesemajor river systems.
