Ellicott Creek

Ellicott Creek
Ellicott Creek in Williamsville, New York.
Location of the mouth of Ellicott Creek in New York
EtymologyNamed for Joseph Ellicott, surveyor and land agent.
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyGenesee County, Erie County
CityTonawanda
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationGenesee County
  coordinates42°54′15″N 78°23′49″W / 42.90417°N 78.39694°W / 42.90417; -78.39694
  elevation1,000 ft (300 m)
MouthTonawanda Creek
  location
Erie County
  coordinates
43°1′16″N 78°52′37″W / 43.02111°N 78.87694°W / 43.02111; -78.87694
  elevation
562 ft (171 m)
Length45 mi (72 km)
Discharge 
  average100 cu ft/s (2.8 m3/s)

Ellicott Creek is a stream in Western New York, United States. It is a tributary of Tonawanda Creek, which in turn flows into the Niagara River.