Deep Run (Tohickon Creek tributary) facts for kids
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 Location of Deep Run
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Bedminster, Hilltown |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 590 feet (180 m) 40°21′45″N 75°11′37″W / 40.36250°N 75.19361°W |
| River mouth | 276 feet (84 m) 40°26′5″N 75°8′19″W / 40.43472°N 75.13861°W |
| Length | 7.19 miles (11.57 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Deep Run → Tohickon Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Basin size | 10.2 square miles (26 km2) |
| Bridges | Pennsylvania Route 313 (South Dublin Pike) Smith School Road Scott Road Deep Run Road Stone Bridge Road Irish Meetinghouse Road Hill Road Kellers Church Road Quarry Road Rolling Hills Road Pennsylvania Route 611 (Easton Road) |
| Slope | 43.67 feet per mile (8.271 m/km) |
Deep Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It flows into a larger stream called Tohickon Creek. Eventually, its waters join the mighty Delaware River, which then flows into the Delaware Bay.
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Discovering Deep Run's Past
Deep Run got its name from the first Irish settlers who arrived in the area. They thought the stream was quite "deep" compared to how wide it was. Over many years, as trees were removed and the land changed, the stream became less deep.
The Deep Run Valley is home to two historic churches: the Deep Run Mennonite Church and the Deep Run Presbyterian Church. These churches have been part of the community for a very long time.
Early Schools in the Valley
Did you know there was a schoolhouse in Deep Run that dates back to 1746? Land was given to the Mennonites to build this school. The first building was made of logs. It was first used as a meeting place, and later it became a school. This original log schoolhouse was taken down in 1842. A new school was built around 1844. For a few years, only German was taught there, until 1850.
Understanding Deep Run's Flow
Deep Run is about 7.19 miles (11.57 km) long. It starts just south of Dublin, near Pennsylvania Route 313. The stream first flows northeast, then turns northwest for about a mile. After that, it turns northeast again until it meets Tohickon Creek. This meeting point is close to Randts Mill, about a mile from Pipersville.
Deep Run's Watershed
The area of land that drains into Deep Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 10.20 square miles (26.4 km2). The highest point where the stream begins is about 590 feet (180 m) above sea level. Where it joins Tohickon Creek, the elevation is about 276 feet (84 m). This difference in height means the stream has a slope of about 43.67 feet per mile (8.271 m/km).
The Rocks Beneath Deep Run
Deep Run flows over a type of rock formation called the Brunswick Formation. This formation is part of the Newark basin, which was created millions of years ago during the Jurassic and Triassic periods.
What is the Brunswick Formation?
The Brunswick Formation is mostly made up of mudstone and siltstone. You'll also find reddish-brown shale here, along with some green and brown shale. These rocks tell us a lot about what the area was like a very long time ago!
Bridges Over Deep Run
Many roads cross over Deep Run. Here are some of the main crossings:
- Pennsylvania Route 313 (South Dublin Pike)
- Smith School Road
- Scott Road
- Deep Run Road
- Stone Bridge Road
- Irish Meetinghouse Road
- Hill Road
- Kellers Church Road
- Quarry Road
- Rolling Hills Road
- Pennsylvania Route 611 (Easton Road)
