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.
Mine Kill | |
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Location | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
Region | Central New York |
County | Schoharie |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | East-southeast of Jefferson |
• coordinates | 42°28′19″N 74°34′55″W |
Mouth | Schoharie Creek |
• location | North of Gilboa |
• coordinates | 42°25′54″N 74°27′45″W |
Basin size | 17.7 sq mi (46 km2)[1] |
Basin features | |
Progression | Mine Kill → Schoharie Creek → Mohawk River → Hudson River → Upper New York Bay |
Waterfalls | Mine Kill Falls |
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]