Glade Run facts for kids
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Glade Run looking downstream in Muncy
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | valley in Lewis Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania 889 ft (271 m) |
| River mouth | West Branch Susquehanna River in Muncy Creek Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania 476 ft (145 m) 41°12′25″N 76°48′07″W / 41.20703°N 76.80192°W |
| Length | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | West Branch Susquehanna River → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 7.63 sq mi (19.8 km2) |
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Glade Run is a small stream, or tributary, that flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River. It runs through parts of Northumberland County and Lycoming County in Pennsylvania, United States.
The stream is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) long. It passes through areas like Lewis Township, Muncy Creek Township, and the town of Muncy. The land area that drains water into Glade Run, called its watershed, covers about 7.63 square miles (19.8 km2).
Glade Run is considered a healthy stream and is not listed as a polluted waterway. Historically, an old Native American trail called the Wyoming Path was located near the stream. Today, several bridges cross over Glade Run. The stream's watershed is a good place for fish, including both warmwater fish and fish that travel to spawn.
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Where Glade Run Flows
Glade Run starts in a valley in Lewis Township, Northumberland County. It flows generally northeast, then turns north. Soon, it leaves Northumberland County and enters Muncy Creek Township in Lycoming County.
As it continues north, the stream receives water from several smaller, unnamed streams. It then turns northwest, then north again, before heading west. After flowing west for a bit, it turns north-northeast.
The stream then flows northwest for a few miles. During this part of its journey, it leaves its valley, crosses Interstate 180, and gets more water from two unnamed streams. It then enters the town of Muncy.
In Muncy, Glade Run flows north-northwest, then northwest, and re-enters Muncy Creek Township. It gradually turns southwest, then northeast, and finally west-southwest. Glade Run then reaches its end, joining the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Glade Run meets the West Branch Susquehanna River about 27.66 miles (44.51 km) upstream from where the West Branch meets the main Susquehanna River.
Stream Health and Water Flow
Glade Run is known for being a clean and healthy stream. It is not listed as an "impaired waterbody," which means it meets water quality standards.
The amount of water flowing in Glade Run changes throughout the year. During heavy rains or snowmelt, the water level can rise. For example, there's a 10 percent chance each year that the water flow at its mouth could reach 1,380 cubic feet per second (39 m3/s).
Land Around the Stream
The land around the mouth of Glade Run is about 476 feet (145 m) above sea level. Where the stream begins, its source, the elevation is higher, at about 889 feet (271 m) above sea level.
The entire area that drains water into Glade Run, its watershed, covers about 7.63 square miles (19.8 km2). The mouth of the stream is close to the town of Muncy, within 1 mile (1.6 km).
The main purpose for Glade Run, as decided by environmental groups, is to support aquatic life. This means it's important to keep the stream healthy for fish and other water creatures.
Part of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 325 is located within the Glade Run watershed. These game lands cover about 591.819 acres (239.501 ha) and are near where one of Glade Run's smaller streams begins.
History of Glade Run
Glade Run got its name from the "glades" or open, grassy areas it flowed through.
A very old Native American trail, called the Wyoming Path, used to run alongside Glade Run for some distance. In 1771, a young girl named Mary Scudder was born near Glade Run. She was the first white child born in what is now Lycoming County.
In the early 1900s, a large reservoir was built in the Glade Run watershed. This reservoir held about 3 million gallons of water and was used to supply drinking water to the town of Muncy.
Over the years, many bridges have been built to cross Glade Run. For example, a concrete bridge for Pennsylvania Route 405 was built in Muncy in 1919. Other bridges for local streets like Carpenter Street, Green Street, and Mechanic Street were built in the 1920s and 1930s. More modern bridges for state routes were constructed in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Animals and Plants
The area around Glade Run is officially recognized as a "Warmwater Fishery" and a "Migratory Fishery." This means the stream is a good home for fish that prefer warmer water, and it's also a place where fish travel to lay their eggs (migrate).
