Deep Creek meanders west for several miles, eventually leaving Hegins Township.
It continues meandering west for a few miles until it reaches its confluence with Pine Creek in the central part of the township.
[8] The topography of the watershed of Deep Creek is described as "rough and hilly" in a 1921 book.
[7] The average level of precipitation in the watershed of Deep Creek ranges from 45 to 50 inches (110 to 130 cm) per year.
[7] The creek mostly is in rural areas and is surrounded by forest for large portions of its length.
In 1921, the major communities in the watershed included Valley View, Hegins, and Sacramento.
Edward Gertler describes the scenery along the creek as "good" in his book Keystone Canoeing.