Beaver Run (Tohickon Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beaver Run
Beaver Run
Other name(s)	Muddy Run
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Township	Milford, Richland
Physical characteristics
Main source	530 feet (160 m) 40°25′30″N 75°22′34″W / 40.42500°N 75.37611°W / 40.42500; -75.37611
River mouth	479 feet (146 m) 40°26′26″N 75°18′47″W / 40.44056°N 75.31306°W / 40.44056; -75.31306
Length	4.12 miles (6.63 km)
Basin features
Progression	Beaver Run → Tohickon Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay
River system	Delaware River
Tributaries	Left: Licking Run
Bridges	Freier Road Mayflower Drive Trumbauersville Road Pennsylvania Route 309 (South West End Boulevard) South Old Bethlehem Pike Front Street Pennsylvania Route 313 (East Broad Street) Nick Luca Drive

Beaver Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, that flows into the Tohickon Creek. It is located in Milford Township and Richland Township, within Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The water from Beaver Run eventually joins the Delaware River, making it part of the large Delaware River watershed.

What is the History of Beaver Run?

Beaver Run wasn't always called Beaver Run! On an old map from November 15, 1780, it was first named Muddy Run. This map showed a large piece of land owned by John Thompson.

How Long is Beaver Run?

Beaver Run is about 4.12 miles (6.63 km) long. It was officially added to a list of geographic names on August 2, 1979. The area of land that drains water into Beaver Run, called its watershed, covers about 5.31 square miles (13.8 km²). Beaver Run flows into Tohickon Creek about 23.10 miles (37.18 km) from where Tohickon Creek begins.

Where Does Beaver Run Flow?

Beaver Run starts in Milford Township, just north of Trumbauersville. It begins at an elevation of 530 feet (160 m). For about 0.71 miles (1.14 km), it flows towards the east. Along the way, another small stream joins it from the left.

Then, Beaver Run turns to flow east-southeast, and later northeast. It makes a sharp turn to the left, heading north-northwest, before turning back to the northeast. This is where another stream, Licking Run, joins it from the left. After that, Beaver Run winds its way mostly east until it meets the Tohickon Creek. This meeting point is at an elevation of 479 feet (146 m). The stream drops about 12.38 feet for every mile it travels.

What Kind of Rocks are Under Beaver Run?

Beaver Run flows over a type of rock called the Brunswick Formation. This rock was formed a very long time ago, during the Jurassic and Triassic periods. It's made up of different kinds of sedimentary rocks like mudstone, siltstone, and shale. These rocks can be green, brown, or reddish-brown. You might also find minerals like argillite and hornfels in this area.

What Bridges Cross Beaver Run?

Many roads and bridges cross over Beaver Run. Here are some of the main crossings: