Buck Run (Little Muncy Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Buck Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Jordan Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, near Pennsylvania Route 239, at the base of Huckleberry Mountain 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| River mouth | Little Muncy Creek in Jordan Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania near Biggerstown 1,089 ft (332 m) 41°15′26″N 76°30′17″W / 41.25718°N 76.50474°W |
| Length | 1.3 mi (2.1 km) |
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| Progression | Little Muncy Creek → Muncy Creek → West Branch Susquehanna River → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
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Buck Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It flows into a larger stream called Little Muncy Creek. Buck Run is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) long. It runs through an area known as Jordan Township.
The land area that drains water into Buck Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2). The ground near the stream is mostly made of special types of soil and rock left behind by ancient glaciers. Buck Run is a "Coldwater Fishery," which means its waters are cold enough for certain fish. It is even being considered as a place for wild trout to live.
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Where Does Buck Run Flow?
Buck Run starts in Jordan Township. Its source is near Pennsylvania Route 239, at the bottom of Huckleberry Mountain. From there, it flows south for a short distance.
The Stream's Journey
After its start, Buck Run enters a valley. It continues flowing south for about one mile. Along its path, it picks up water from a very short unnamed stream. This smaller stream joins Buck Run from the right side. Finally, Buck Run meets and joins Little Muncy Creek. This meeting point is called a confluence.
Buck Run joins Little Muncy Creek about 21.16 miles (34.05 km) before Little Muncy Creek reaches its own end.
Smaller Streams Joining Buck Run
Buck Run does not have any named smaller streams flowing into it. However, it does have one unnamed tributary. This small stream flows for a few hundred feet from a pond before joining Buck Run.
Land and Rocks Around the Stream
The elevation at the end of Buck Run, where it joins Little Muncy Creek, is 1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level. The elevation at the very beginning of Buck Run, its source, is higher at 1,352 feet (412 m) above sea level.
What the Ground is Made Of
The ground at the mouth of Buck Run is made of alluvium. This is a type of soil deposited by flowing water. However, most of the valley around the stream has a type of ground called Illinoian Till and Illinoian Lag. These are materials left behind by ancient glaciers from the Illinoian Ice Age. The Illinoian Lag can be from 6 feet (1.8 m) to less than 30 feet (9.1 m) thick. The sides of the stream's valley are made of sandstone and shale.
Buck Run is located just beyond where the glaciers stopped during the Wisconsinan Glaciation. This was the most recent major ice age.
The Area Buck Run Drains
The watershed of Buck Run covers an area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2). This entire stream is located within a specific map area called the Sonestown quadrangle. The end of Buck Run is near a place called Biggerstown.
A pipeline crosses Buck Run in its lower part. This pipeline carries materials like oil or gas underground.
History of Buck Run's Name
The name "Buck Run" was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations of places in the United States. Its special identification number in this system is 1170543.
Animals and Plants in the Water
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is thinking about making Buck Run a special place for wild trout. This means they are checking if the stream is a good home for trout that are born and live naturally in the wild. The stream was checked on July 2, 2013. It was then listed on the Commission's website as being considered for wild trout status on January 20, 2015.
Like all the streams that flow into Little Muncy Creek, Buck Run is known as a Coldwater Fishery. This classification means the water stays cold enough for fish that need cool temperatures to survive and thrive.
