Georges Creek (Monongahela River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Georges Creek |
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Location of Georges Creek mouth
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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 |
| 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 |
| Length | 17.57 mi (28.28 km) |
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| Progression | generally southwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 64.87 square miles (168.0 km2) |
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Georges Creek is a stream about 17.57 miles (28.28 km) long. It flows into the Monongahela River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Think of it as a smaller river joining a bigger one!
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Other Names for Georges Creek
Sometimes, Georges Creek has been called by slightly different names. These include:
- George Creek
- George's Creek
- Georges Run
Where Georges Creek Starts and Ends
Georges Creek begins when two smaller streams, Askon Hollow and White Oak Hollow, join together. This happens about half a mile east of a town called Fairchance, Pennsylvania.
From there, the creek flows towards the southwest. It eventually meets the Monongahela River in a place called New Geneva, Pennsylvania.
The Georges Creek Watershed
A watershed is like a giant bowl. All the rain and snow that falls within this "bowl" drains into one main river or stream. The Georges Creek watershed covers about 64.87 square miles (168.0 km²).
This area gets about 44.9 inches (114 cm) of rain each year. More than half of the watershed, about 58%, is covered by forests. The average water temperature in the creek is around 10.50 °C (50.9 °F).
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