Beaver Run (Neshannock Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Beaver Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Neshannock Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | East Lackawannock |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Beaver Run and Shenango River (Lackawannock Creek) about 1.5 miles southwest of Mercer, Pennsylvania 1,220 ft (370 m) 41°12′37″N 080°16′36″W / 41.21028°N 80.27667°W |
| River mouth | Neshannock Creek about 1 mile south of Mercer, Pennsylvania 1,060 ft (320 m) 41°12′04″N 080°13′55″W / 41.20111°N 80.23194°W |
| Length | 2.78 mi (4.47 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Beaver River |
| Basin size | 3.71 square miles (9.6 km2) |
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Beaver Run is a small stream in western Pennsylvania. It flows into Neshannock Creek. This creek is an important part of the local water system.
Beaver Run starts in south-central Mercer County. It then flows towards the southeast. The stream joins Neshannock Creek south of Mercer, Pennsylvania.
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Journey of Beaver Run
Where Beaver Run Begins
Beaver Run starts high up, about 1,220 feet (370 meters) above sea level. This starting point is near Mercer, Pennsylvania. It's about 1.5 miles southwest of the town. This area is a "divide," meaning it separates water flowing into Beaver Run from water flowing into another stream called Lackawannock Creek.
Flowing Downstream
As Beaver Run flows, it travels about 2.78 miles (4.47 kilometers). It moves generally towards the southeast. Along its path, it picks up water from smaller, unnamed streams. These are called tributaries.
Where Beaver Run Ends
Beaver Run finishes its journey by flowing into Neshannock Creek. This meeting point is about 1,060 feet (320 meters) above sea level. It's located about 1 mile south of Mercer, Pennsylvania. Neshannock Creek then flows into the Beaver River.
The Beaver Run Watershed
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a giant bowl. All the rain and snow that falls into this "bowl" eventually drains into a specific stream or river. The Beaver Run watershed is the area of land that drains into Beaver Run.
Land Use in the Watershed
The Beaver Run watershed covers about 3.71 square miles (9.61 square kilometers). The land here is used in different ways.
- About 46% of the land is used for farming. This means there are fields where crops are grown.
- Around 45% of the land is covered by forests. These trees help keep the water clean.
- The remaining part of the land is used for other things. This could include homes or roads.
Understanding how land is used helps us protect the stream.
