Rock Spring Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rock Spring Run
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Youghiogheny River
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Fayette
Physical characteristics
Main source	Bear Run divide about 2.5 miles north-northeast of Victoria, Pennsylvania 2,215 ft (675 m) 39°52′51″N 079°26′31″W / 39.88083°N 79.44194°W / 39.88083; -79.44194
River mouth	Youghiogheny River Victoria, Pennsylvania 1,257 ft (383 m) 39°51′15″N 079°27′36″W / 39.85417°N 79.46000°W / 39.85417; -79.46000
Length	2.34 mi (3.77 km)
Basin features
Progression	southwest
River system	Monongahela River
Basin size	1.56 square miles (4.0 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Victoria Trail

Rock Spring Run is a 2.34 mi (3.77 km) long 1st order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:

• Shermans Run

Course

Rock Spring Run rises about 2.5 miles north-northeast of Victoria, Pennsylvania, and then flows southwest to join the Youghiogheny River at Victoria.

Watershed

Rock Spring Run drains 1.56 square miles (4.0 km²) of area, receives about 47.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 381.95, and is about 94% forested.