Baskin Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Baskin Run |
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Location of Baskin Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South Branch French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Baskin Run and Hare Creek (Brokenstraw Creek) About 0.5 miles northwest of Five Points, Pennsylvania 1,832 ft (558 m) 41°58′48″N 079°43′10″W / 41.98000°N 79.71944°W |
| River mouth | South Branch French Creek about 0.25 miles west of Lovell, Pennsylvania 1,358 ft (414 m) 41°54′23″N 079°42′42″W / 41.90639°N 79.71167°W |
| Length | 5.52 mi (8.88 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 4.86 square miles (12.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Follett Road, Thompson Road, Turnpike Road, US 6 |
Baskin Run is a small stream located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It is about 4.86 miles (7.82 km) long. This stream is a tributary to the South Branch French Creek. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
Where Does Baskin Run Start and Flow?
Baskin Run begins in Wayne Township. This area is part of Erie County, Pennsylvania. The stream starts high up, at about 1,832 feet (558 meters) above sea level.
From its starting point, Baskin Run generally flows towards the south. It travels through the land until it reaches its end. The stream joins the South Branch French Creek west of a place called Lovell, Pennsylvania. At this meeting point, the elevation is about 1,358 feet (414 meters).
Understanding the Baskin Run Area
The land area that Baskin Run drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.86 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). This area is part of what scientists call the Erie Drift Plain. This means the land was shaped by huge glaciers a very long time ago.
The watershed gets a good amount of rain and snow each year. On average, it receives about 47.4 inches (120 cm) of precipitation annually. This water helps keep the stream flowing.
