Bearwallow Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bearwallow Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | valley on Huckleberry Mountain in Davidson Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania between 2,300 and 2,320 feet (700 and 710 m) |
| River mouth | Shingle Mill Run in Davidson Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania 1,765 ft (538 m) 41°18′14″N 76°29′39″W / 41.3040°N 76.4943°W |
| Length | 1.3 mi (2.1 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Shingle Mill Run → West Branch Fishing Creek → Fishing Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
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Bearwallow Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It flows into another stream called Shingle Mill Run. Bearwallow Run is about 1.3 miles (2.1 kilometers) long. It flows through an area known as Davidson Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. This stream is special because it's home to wild trout that reproduce naturally.
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Where Does Bearwallow Run Flow?
Bearwallow Run starts in a valley on Huckleberry Mountain. This is in Davidson Township. It flows towards the northeast for a bit. Then, it turns east for a short distance. After that, it flows east-northeast. Along its path, it gets water from a smaller, unnamed stream. Finally, it turns northeast again. A little further downstream, it meets and joins Shingle Mill Run. Bearwallow Run joins Shingle Mill Run about 0.84 miles (1.35 kilometers) before Shingle Mill Run ends.
What's the Land Like Around Bearwallow Run?
The land around Bearwallow Run is quite high up. The stream's mouth (where it ends) is about 1,765 feet (538 meters) above sea level. Its source (where it begins) is even higher. It's between 2,300 and 2,320 feet (701 to 707 meters) above sea level.
The ground around the stream is mostly made of bedrock. This bedrock contains sandstone and shale. You can see this especially on the valley slopes and flat areas. There are also areas with "Boulder Colluvium". This means there are many large boulders. These boulders are made of quartz, sandstone, or conglomerate. The upper parts of the stream have similar ground.
What is Bearwallow Run's Watershed?
A watershed is the area of land where all the water drains into a specific stream or river. The watershed for Bearwallow Run covers about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). The end of the stream is in an area called the Elk Grove quadrangle. However, its beginning is in the Sonestown quadrangle.
The watershed of Bearwallow Run is close to the North Mountain area. The stream also flows through the southwestern part of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 13. This is a special area for wildlife.
A Look at Bearwallow Run's History
Bearwallow Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names for places like streams. Its special ID number there is 1192106.
Even as early as 1930, there were plans for the area around Bearwallow Run. People wanted it to become part of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 13.
Wildlife in Bearwallow Run
Bearwallow Run is a great place for fish! Wild trout naturally live and reproduce in this stream. They are found from the very beginning of the stream all the way to its end. The entire stream is considered "Class B Wild Trout Waters." This special classification is given by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. It means the stream is a good habitat for wild trout.
