Cucumber Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cucumber Run |
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Cucumber Falls on Cucumber Run
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Location of Cucumber Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Meadow Run divide about 2 miles south of Deer Lake, Pennsylvania 1,895 ft (578 m) 39°50′21″N 079°32′55″W / 39.83917°N 79.54861°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 0.25 miles southesst of Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 1,042 ft (318 m) 39°51′50″N 079°30′04″W / 39.86389°N 79.50111°W |
| Length | 3.09 mi (4.97 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 6.42 square miles (16.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Bell Grove Road, Middle Ridge Road, Ohiopyle Road |
Cucumber Run is a small but important stream in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It's about 3 miles (5 kilometers) long. This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a bigger river. In this case, it joins the Youghiogheny River.
Where Does Cucumber Run Flow?
Cucumber Run starts its journey in a quiet area. This spot is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southeast of a place called Deer Lake, Pennsylvania. From there, it gently flows towards the northeast. Its adventure ends when it joins the Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is close to a town called Ohiopyle, which is known for its beautiful natural areas.
What is a Watershed?
Imagine a big bowl where all the rain and snow that falls eventually drains into one stream or river. That's pretty much what a watershed is! The Cucumber Run watershed is the entire area of land where water flows into Cucumber Run. This area covers about 6.42 square miles (16.6 square kilometers).
Most of the land in this watershed, about 85%, is covered by forests. This is great because forests help keep the water clean and healthy. The area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 51.1 inches (130 centimeters). This rainfall helps keep Cucumber Run flowing!
