Drake Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Drake Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
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| Main source | Cranberry Glade Run divide about 3 miles north of Draketown, Pennsylvania 2,310 ft (700 m) 39°53′48″N 079°22′06″W / 39.89667°N 79.36833°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 0.75 miles northwest of Huston, Pennsylvania 1,298 ft (396 m) 39°50′19″N 079°23′07″W / 39.83861°N 79.38528°W |
| Length | 3.58 mi (5.76 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 16.21 square miles (42.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Jersey Hollow Road, Back Road (x2), Draketown Road, Conn Road, Draketown Road |
Drake Run is a small stream, about 3.58 mi (5.76 km) long, located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It's a "first-order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger river. Drake Run eventually joins the Youghiogheny River.
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About Drake Run
Drake Run is an important part of the natural water system in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It helps carry water from smaller areas into the larger Youghiogheny River. This river then flows into the Monongahela River, which is a much bigger waterway.
Other Names for Drake Run
Sometimes, streams and rivers have more than one name. According to the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of place names, Drake Run has also been known as "Drakes Run" in the past.
Where Drake Run Flows
Drake Run starts about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) north of a place called Draketown, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows generally south. Its journey ends when it joins the Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is about 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) northwest of Huston, Pennsylvania.
Understanding the Watershed
A watershed is like a giant bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt in an area. All the water in that "bowl" eventually drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The watershed for Drake Run covers about 16.21 square miles (42.0 km2) (41.98 square kilometers).
This area gets about 48.3 inches (122.7 centimeters) of rain and snow each year. A large part of the Drake Run watershed, about 92%, is covered by forests. This means the trees and plants help keep the water clean and healthy.
