Cox Run facts for kids
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Cox Run looking upstream
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | valley to the east of Buck Hill in Moreland Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania 997 ft (304 m) |
| River mouth | Little Muncy Creek in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania near Clarketown 538 ft (164 m) 41°11′34″N 76°43′07″W / 41.19274°N 76.71864°W |
| Length | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) |
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| Progression | Little Muncy Creek → Muncy Creek → West Branch Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 1.20 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
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Cox Run is a small stream, or tributary, located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It flows into Little Muncy Creek. The stream is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) long. It passes through three different areas: Moreland Township, Wolf Township, and Muncy Creek Township.
The area of land that drains into Cox Run, called its watershed, is about 1.20 square miles (3.1 km2). Cox Run flows through a special valley known as Neufer Hollow. It's also known as a Coldwater Fishery, which means its waters are cold enough for certain types of fish to live there. In 2008, there was a plan to help stabilize the banks of the stream.
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Where Does Cox Run Flow?
Cox Run starts in a valley. This valley is located to the east of a place called Buck Hill in Moreland Township. At first, it flows south for a short distance. Then, it turns to flow towards the south-southwest. It continues through its valley, staying close to Buck Hill.
Journey Through Townships
As it flows, Cox Run receives water from a small, unnamed stream joining it from the left side. After this, it turns southwest and flows for more than a mile. During this part of its journey, it flows between Buck Hill and another hill called Tommy Hill. It also gets water from another unnamed stream on its left. The stream then passes through Wolf Township before entering Muncy Creek Township.
Reaching Little Muncy Creek
Eventually, Cox Run reaches the end of its valley. It then turns towards the south-southwest. It crosses Pennsylvania Route 442, a local road. After flowing for a short distance more, Cox Run meets and joins Little Muncy Creek. This meeting point is about 1.96 miles (3.15 km) upstream from where Little Muncy Creek itself ends.
Smaller Streams Joining Cox Run
Cox Run does not have any named smaller streams that flow into it. However, it does have two unnamed streams that join it. The first one, located higher up the main stream, is about 0.4 miles (0.64 km) long. The second one, located further downstream, is about 0.1 miles (0.16 km) long.
How High is Cox Run?
The land around the end of Cox Run is about 538 feet (164 m) above sea level. Where the stream begins, its source, the elevation is higher, at about 997 feet (304 m) above sea level. The stream flows through a specific valley known as Neufer Hollow.
The Area Around Cox Run
The entire area of land that collects water for Cox Run, its watershed, covers about 1.20 square miles (3.1 km2). The stream is located entirely within the Hugesville quadrangle, which is a map section used by the United States Geological Survey. The end of Cox Run is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) away from a place called Clarketown.
Coldwater Fishery
Just like other streams that flow into Little Muncy Creek, Cox Run is known as a Coldwater Fishery. This means the water is naturally cold and clean, making it a good home for fish that prefer cooler temperatures.
A Look Back in Time
Cox 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 1172564.
Protecting the Stream Banks
In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wanted to do a project on Cox Run. They asked for permission to stabilize, or strengthen, about 593 feet (181 m) of the stream's banks. This project was planned along State Route 2063 in Moreland Township, Wolf Township, and Muncy Creek Township. It was located about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Clarketown. The goal of this project was to help the stream banks without causing any major problems for the stream itself.
Images for kids
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Cox Run looking upstream
