Dobson Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dobson Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | pond in a valley in Greenwood Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania 635 ft (194 m) |
| River mouth | West Branch Mahantango Creek in Susquehanna Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania on the Juniata/Snyder County line near Meiserville 449 ft (137 m) 40°38′11″N 76°59′53″W / 40.63647°N 76.99808°W |
| Length | 5.1 mi (8.2 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | West Branch Mahantango Creek → Mahantango Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 7.51 sq mi (19.5 km2) |
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Dobson Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It flows into a bigger stream called West Branch Mahantango Creek.
This stream is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) long. It winds its way through two areas: Greenwood Township and Susquehanna Township. The area of land that drains water into Dobson Run, called its watershed, covers about 7.51 square miles (19.5 km2). Even though it doesn't have any named smaller streams flowing into it, many unnamed little streams join Dobson Run. It's an important stream in Susquehanna Township. The stream's water is special! It's a great place for fish that like cold water, and it's also a path for fish that travel, or migrate, to different places.
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Where Does Dobson Run Flow?
Dobson Run starts in a pond hidden in a valley in Greenwood Township. It flows east for a short distance, passing through another pond very quickly. Soon after, it enters Susquehanna Township.
The stream then heads mostly east-northeast for a few miles. Along this path, it flows next to Pennsylvania Route 235. Six smaller, unnamed streams join it here. Four of these join from the right side, and two join from the left side.
After this, Dobson Run slowly turns more towards the northeast. Two more unnamed streams join it, one from the left and one from the right. Finally, it turns north-northeast for a short distance. It then meets West Branch Mahantango Creek right on the border between Juniata County and Snyder County. Dobson Run joins West Branch Mahantango Creek about 2.60 miles (4.18 km) before that creek reaches its own end.
How High Is Dobson Run?
The land where Dobson Run ends, called its mouth, is about 449 feet (137 m) above sea level. Where the stream begins, its source, is higher up at about 635 feet (194 m) above sea level.
The Dobson Run Watershed
The total area of land that collects water for Dobson Run, its watershed, is about 7.51 square miles (19.5 km2). The end of the stream is located near a town called Meiserville.
Dobson Run is one of the main streams in Susquehanna Township. You can see farms along the flat land next to the stream, called the floodplain. This is one of the main farming areas in Susquehanna Township. Other farming areas are along Leiningers Run and the Susquehanna River.
The water in Dobson Run is very important for fish. It is officially known as a "Coldwater Fishery," meaning it's a good home for fish that need cold water. It's also a "Migratory Fishery," which means it's a pathway for fish that travel long distances.
History of Dobson Run
Dobson Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names for places like streams.
In the past, there were plans to replace a bridge that carries State Route 2023 over Dobson Run. This project was part of Juniata County's transportation plans from 2009 to 2012 and was expected to cost $88,000. Also, a place called Dobson Run Farm once asked for permission to fix and maintain two pipe crossings over the stream.
