Brannon Run (Allegheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brannon Run |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Allegheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Venango |
| City | Reno |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Read Run divide about 2 miles northwest of Oil City, Pennsylvania 1,490 ft (450 m) 41°26′48″N 079°44′42″W / 41.44667°N 79.74500°W |
| River mouth | Allegheny River Reno, Pennsylvania 972 ft (296 m) 41°24′42″N 079°45′23″W / 41.41167°N 79.75639°W |
| Length | 2.93 mi (4.72 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south and southwest |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 2.25 square miles (5.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 62 |
Brannon Run is a small stream, about 2.93 mi (4.72 km) long, located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It is a 'first-order' stream, which means it's one of the smallest types of streams. It doesn't have other streams flowing into it before it joins a larger river. Brannon Run eventually flows into the Allegheny River.
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Where Brannon Run Starts and Flows
Brannon Run begins its journey about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Oil City, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows generally south and southwest.
Joining the Allegheny River
The stream then meets the Allegheny River in a town called Reno. This is where Brannon Run's waters mix with the larger river.
The Brannon Run Area
The land area that Brannon Run drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 2.25 square miles (5.8 km2) (5.83 km²) of land.
Rainfall and Forests
The Brannon Run watershed gets about 44.4 inches (113 cm) of rain and snow each year. A large part of this area, about 77%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and supports local wildlife.
Images for kids
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This map shows where Brannon Run flows and the area it drains in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
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