Bear Creek

Bear Creek is a stream in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. Bear Creek is situated near the hamlet California Furnace, as well as near Laurel Mountain Village.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Laughlintown and Rector.

Hamlet

Laughlintown is an unincorporated community that… Laughlintown is situated 3 miles north of Bear Creek.

Hamlet

Rector is a small unincorporated community in Ligonier… Rector is situated 3½ miles northwest of Bear Creek.

Hamlet

Gray is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. Gray is situated 5 miles southeast of Bear Creek.

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Furnace Run” and “Silver Mine Hollow”
Category: body of water
Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude

40.17035° or 40° 10′ 13″ north

Longitude

-79.18309° or 79° 10′ 59″ west

Elevation

1,696 feet (517 metres)

Open location code

87G25RC8+4Q

GeoNames ID

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Places to explore: California Furnace and Laurel Mountain Village.

Highlights: Silver Mine Hollow and Laurel Mountain State Park.

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