It continues flowing north-northeast in a deep valley and re-enters Pittston Township, Luzerne County.

[1] The surficial geology in the vicinity of the lower reaches of Monument Creek mainly consists of alluvium and Wisconsinan Ice-Contact Stratified Drift.

Further upstream, the surficial geology consists almost entirely of Wisconsinan Till and bedrock, but some fill is present as well.

Near the headwaters, there are also small patches of alluvium and Wisconsinan Ice-Contact Stratified Drift, as well as one lake.

[2] In the late 1800s, the water tank of the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Railroad was located near Monument Creek.

[4] The Pennsylvania American Water Company has a permit for encroachment to modify or maintain an aerial utility line that crosses Monument Creek in Pittston Township, Luzerne County.