Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Geography

Bucks County lies in the southeastern edge of the state along the Delaware River. Most of the land is typical of the piedmont region, with hills becoming more distinct further north. Unlike in the Southern Piedmont, soil in the Pennsylvania Piedmont has historically been fertile, giving Bucks County large areas of valuable farmland. With the decline of the farming industry, debate has arisen over how much of this open space should be preserved, and how much should be allotted for commercial and residential development.

Related Topics:
Delaware River - Piedmont - Open space

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The southern area of the county between Philadelphia and Trenton, New Jersey is flat and near sea level, and thus the county's most populated and industrialized area. Bristol and Morrisville were prominent industrial centers along the Northeast Corridor especially during World War II. Suburban development accelerated in Lower Bucks in the 1950s with the opening of Levittown, Pennsylvania, the second such Levittown designed by William Levitt.

Related Topics:
Philadelphia - Trenton, New Jersey - Bristol - Morrisville - Northeast Corridor - World War II - Suburban - Levittown, Pennsylvania - Levittown - William Levitt

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The county shares most of its western border with Montgomery County, and also borders Philadelphia to the southwest, and Northampton and Lehigh Counties to the north. From north to south, it is linked to Hunterdon, Mercer and Burlington Counties in New Jersey by bridges.

Related Topics:
Montgomery County - Northampton - Lehigh - Hunterdon - Mercer - Burlington - New Jersey

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Tohickon Creek and Neshaminy Creek are the largest tributaries of the Delaware in Bucks County. Tohickon Creek empties into the river at Point Pleasant and Neshaminy at Bristol.

Related Topics:
Tohickon Creek - Neshaminy Creek - Tributaries - Delaware

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,611 km² (622 mi²). 1,573 km² (607 mi²) of it is land and 38 km² (15 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.37% water.

Related Topics:
U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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