Drake Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Drake Run |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cranberry Glade Run divide about 3 miles north of Draketown, Pennsylvania 2,310 ft (700 m) |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 0.75 miles northwest of Huston, Pennsylvania 1,298 ft (396 m) |
| Length | 3.58 mi (5.76 km) |
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| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 16.21 square miles (42.0 km2) |
| Tributaries |
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| Bridges | Jersey Hollow Road, Back Road (x2), Draketown Road, Conn Road, Draketown Road |
Drake Run is a 3.58 mi (5.76 km) long 1st order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Variant names
According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:
- Drakes Run
Course
Drake Run rises about 3 miles north of Draketown, Pennsylvania, and then flows south to join the Youghiogheny River about 0.75 miles northwest of Huston.
Watershed
Drake Run drains 16.21 square miles (42.0 km2) of area, receives about 48.3 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 374.92, and is about 92% forested.
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