Georges Creek (Monongahela River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Georges Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Monongahela River
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Fayette
Borough	Smithfield Fairchance
Physical characteristics
Main source	confluence of Askon and White Rock Hollows about 0.5 miles east of Fairchance, Pennsylvania 1,200 ft (370 m) 39°49′46″N 079°42′00″W / 39.82944°N 79.70000°W / 39.82944; -79.70000
River mouth	Monongahela River New Geneva, Pennsylvania 763 ft (233 m) 39°47′10″N 079°54′58″W / 39.78611°N 79.91611°W / 39.78611; -79.91611
Length	17.57 mi (28.28 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally southwest
River system	Monongahela River
Basin size	64.87 square miles (168.0 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Cave Hollow Mountain Creek Hope Hollow Right: Muddy Run York Run War Branch

Georges Creek is a 17.57 mi (28.28 km) long 4th order tributary to the Monongahela River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:

• George Creek
• George's Creek
• Georges Run

Course

Georges Creek forms at the confluence of Askon Hollow and White Oak Hollow about 0.5 miles east of Fairchance in Fayette County. Georges Creek then flows southwesterly to meet the Monongahela River at New Geneva, Pennsylvania.

Watershed

Georges Creek drains 64.87 square miles (168.0 km²) of area, receives about 44.9 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 370.59, and has an average water temperature of 10.50 °C. The watershed is 58% forested.

Additional Images

Course of Georges Creek (Monongahela River tributary) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Watershed of Georges Creek (Monongahela River tributary) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania