Blue Eye Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blue Eye Run |
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Location of Blue Eye Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Brokenstraw Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Warren |
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| Main source | divide between Blue Eye Run and Coffee Creek about 4 miles west of Wrightsville, Pennsylvania 1,600 ft (490 m) 41°54′20″N 079°30′04″W / 41.90556°N 79.50111°W |
| River mouth | Brokenstraw Creek about 0.5 miles east of Garland, Pennsylvania 1,267 ft (386 m) 41°48′52″N 079°30′04″W / 41.81444°N 79.50111°W |
| Length | 8.10 mi (13.04 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 10.29 square miles (26.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Eldred Hill Road, Moore Lane, PA 27 |
Blue Eye Run is a small stream, about 8.10 mi (13.04 km) long, located in Pennsylvania. It flows into a larger stream called Brokenstraw Creek. Think of it like a smaller road joining a main highway.
This stream is very special! The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has given it an "Exceptional Value" rating. This means Blue Eye Run is super clean and healthy. It's a great home for fish and other wildlife.
Where Does Blue Eye Run Start and End?
Blue Eye Run begins in Warren County, Pennsylvania. This is about 4 miles west of a town called Wrightsville, Pennsylvania.
From its start, the stream flows towards the southeast. It travels through the landscape until it reaches Brokenstraw Creek. This meeting point is just east of Garland.
What is a Watershed?
Every stream and river has a watershed. A watershed is all the land area that drains water into that specific stream or river. Imagine a giant funnel; all the rain and snow that falls within the funnel's edges will eventually flow into the spout. That's how a watershed works for a stream!
Blue Eye Run's Watershed
The Blue Eye Run watershed covers about 10.29 square miles (26.7 km2) of land. This area is part of a region known as the Pennsylvania High Plateau.
The ground beneath this watershed is made up of a type of rock formation called the Venango Formation. This rock helps shape how water flows through the area.
On average, the watershed gets about 43.7 inches of rain and snow each year. A lot of this water helps keep Blue Eye Run flowing! About 82% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests. These trees and plants are important for keeping the water clean and healthy.
