Szkarpawa

The Szkarpawa is a distributary of the Vistula river in Poland. It branches off from the Vistula near Gdańska Głowa and flows into the Vistula Lagoon (Zalew Wiślany). It represents one of the mouths of the Vistula delta. Historically, the Szkarpawa played a significant role in controlling flooding and drainage in the Vistula delta region. Its course has been modified over time, notably through the construction of canals and locks, to manage water flow and facilitate navigation. The river's name is likely of Prussian origin.