Galley Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Galley Run |
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Location of Galley Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Jacobs Creek divide about 0.5 miles west of Owensdale, Pennsylvania 1,075 ft (328 m) 40°04′48″N 079°37′08″W / 40.08000°N 79.61889°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River Broad Ford, Pennsylvania 852 ft (260 m) 40°02′49″N 079°36′42″W / 40.04694°N 79.61167°W |
| Length | 2.91 mi (4.68 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 3.51 square miles (9.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Rush Drive, Kings Road (x2), Marchewka Lane, Dry Hill Road, Broadford Road (x2) |
Galley Run is a small stream, about 2.91 miles (4.68 km) long, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Galley Run flows into the Youghiogheny River. Interestingly, this is the only stream with the name Galley Run in the entire United States.
Where Galley Run Starts and Ends
Galley Run begins its journey about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) west of a place called Owensdale, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows generally south. Its path ends when it joins the larger Youghiogheny River at a spot known as Broad Ford.
The Area Around Galley Run
The land area that Galley Run drains, also known as its "watershed," covers about 3.51 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain and snow each year, about 42.3 inches (107 cm) of precipitation. A large part of this watershed, about 40%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and natural habitats around the stream.
