Beatty Run (Sugar Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Beatty Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Sugar Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Venango |
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| Main source | Deckard Run divide about 1 mile east of Deckard, Pennsylvania 1,340 ft (410 m) 41°31′23″N 079°56′35″W / 41.52306°N 79.94306°W |
| River mouth | Sugar Creek about 1 mile north of Wyattville, Pennsylvania 1,070 ft (330 m) 41°27′40″N 079°53′28″W / 41.46111°N 79.89111°W |
| Length | 7.69 mi (12.38 km) |
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| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 8.64 square miles (22.4 km2) |
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Beatty Run is a small stream, about 7.69 mi (12.38 km) long, located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It's a "second-order" stream, which means it's formed when two smaller streams (first-order streams) join together. Beatty Run eventually flows into Sugar Creek.
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Where Beatty Run Flows
Beatty Run starts in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Its source is near a place called Deckard, Pennsylvania. It begins on a high area that separates it from another stream called Deckard Run.
Journey to Sugar Creek
From its starting point, Beatty Run flows generally towards the southeast. It travels through the landscape, collecting water from smaller streams along the way. Finally, Beatty Run reaches its end when it joins Sugar Creek. This meeting point is about one mile north of Wyattville, Pennsylvania.
The Beatty Run Watershed
A watershed is like a giant bowl that collects all the rain and snow that falls within its boundaries. All this water then drains into a specific stream or river. The Beatty Run watershed covers an area of about 8.64 square miles (22.4 km2).
Water and Environment
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 44.3 inches. The average temperature of the water in Beatty Run is around 7.93 degrees Celsius. A large part of the watershed, about 71%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
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