Sandy Creek in Elgin Township Wetland preserve

Sandy Creek

Elgin, Illinois, United States

Sandy Creek is a small tributary to Tyler Creek, a tributary stream of the Fox River in Kane County, IL. Sampling site (Lat/Long: 42.043941, -88.353552) is on downstream side of culvert crossing near eastern border of Elgin Township Wetland preserve. Access from NE section of Orchard Lane by walking approximately 220 feet to creek via path.

Location created by
Holly Hudson
  • Lat: 42.0439865
  • Lng: -88.3536172
  • Waterbody Type: Creek
  • Timezone: America/Chicago

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