Mine Kill

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Mine Kill
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Mine Kill Falls in October 2021
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Location of mouth within New York
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Mine Kill (the United States)
Location
Country United States
State New York
Region Central New York
County Schoharie
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationEast-southeast of Jefferson
  coordinates 42°28′19″N74°34′55″W / 42.4720220°N 74.5818159°W / 42.4720220; -74.5818159
Mouth Schoharie Creek
  location
North of Gilboa
  coordinates
42°25′54″N74°27′45″W / 42.43167°N 74.46250°W / 42.43167; -74.46250 Coordinates: 42°25′54″N74°27′45″W / 42.43167°N 74.46250°W / 42.43167; -74.46250
Basin size17.7 sq mi (46 km2) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionMine Kill → Schoharie Creek → Mohawk RiverHudson RiverUpper New York Bay
Waterfalls Mine Kill Falls

Mine Kill is a river in Schoharie County in the state of New York. It flows into the Schoharie Creek by Gilboa, New York. Mine Kill Falls is located on the creek where it passes under State Route 30.

Hydrology

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) maintains one stream gauge along Mine Kill. The station is located .6 miles (0.97 km) upstream from the mouth, three miles (4.8 km) southwest of North Blenheim, had a maximum discharge of 2,550 cubic feet (72 m3) per second on January 19, 1996, and a minimum discharge of 0.1 cubic feet (0.0028 m3) per second on August 27–30, 1980. [2]

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References

  1. "Mine kill at Mouth". usgs.gov. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  2. "USGS 01350140 MINE KILL NEAR NORTH BLENHEIM NY". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 4 May 2020.