Gaskins Run facts for kids

Gaskins Run is a small stream in Pennsylvania, USA. It flows into the larger Susquehanna River. This stream is about 2.1 miles (3.4 kilometers) long. It runs through parts of Montour County and Northumberland County. The area of land that drains into Gaskins Run is about 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometers). This stream is important because it's a home for fish that like cold water. It's also a place where fish travel during their migrations.

Where Gaskins Run Flows

Gaskins Run starts on a place called Montour Ridge. This is in Liberty Township, Montour County. The stream first flows towards the east. After a short distance, it enters Mahoning Township in Montour County. Here, it crosses a road.

The stream then turns to flow south-southeast. It runs alongside the road for a while. Next, Gaskins Run turns southwest. It then leaves Mahoning Township and Montour County.

Journey to the Susquehanna River

After leaving Montour County, Gaskins Run enters Point Township. This is in Northumberland County. It keeps flowing southwest. The stream passes on the northern side of Red Point Hill. Then, it turns west-southwest and later turns south.

After flowing for a bit more, the stream crosses U.S. Route 11. Soon after, it joins the Susquehanna River. Gaskins Run meets the Susquehanna River about 134.32 miles (216.17 kilometers) upstream from where the Susquehanna River ends.

Facts About the Stream's Location

The lowest point of Gaskins Run is near its mouth. This spot is about 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The highest point is where the stream begins. This source is between 960 feet (293 meters) and 980 feet (299 meters) above sea level. US Route 11, a major road, runs close to the stream in Northumberland County.

Bridges Over Gaskins Run

There is a bridge that carries US Route 11 over Gaskins Run. This bridge is located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is 15 feet (4.6 meters) long. The top part of the bridge, called the deck area, is 750 square feet (70 square meters). As of October 2012, cars can still drive over this bridge.

The Area Around Gaskins Run

The watershed of Gaskins Run covers an area of 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometers). A watershed is all the land where water drains into a specific stream or river. Gaskins Run is located in the area known as the Riverside quadrangle. This is a map area used by the United States Geological Survey.

History of Gaskins Run

Gaskins Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations of geographic features. The stream's special ID number in this system is 1175479.

The stream was accidentally left off an important list called the Chapter 93.9 Drainage List. This mistake was found. A plan to fix this error was suggested on February 25, 2013. There have also been plans to fix the road near the stream. For example, resurfacing a part of US Route 11 near Gaskins Run was proposed. This project would cost $954,500. The bridge over Gaskins Run on US Route 11 was repaired in 1996 after a flood. That repair cost $4,000.

Animals and Habitats

Gaskins Run is known as a Coldwater Fishery. This means its waters are cold enough for certain types of fish to live there. It is also a Migratory Fishery. This means it's a place where fish travel through during their migration journeys. All other streams that flow into the Susquehanna River in this area also have these same important designations.