Henderson Run (Pine Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Henderson Run |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Pine Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Henderson Run and Porky Run about 2 miles west of Dotyville, Pennsylvania 1,620 ft (490 m) 41°40′02″N 079°38′16″W / 41.66722°N 79.63778°W |
| River mouth | Pine Creek about 1 mile northeast of East Titusville, Pennsylvania 1,184 ft (361 m) 41°37′50″N 079°37′12″W / 41.63056°N 79.62000°W |
| Length | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south-southeast |
| River system | Allegheny River (Oil Creek) |
| Basin size | 1.81 square miles (4.7 km2) |
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| Bridges | Spring Creek Road, Keyes Road |
Henderson Run is a small stream, about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) long, located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It's a "first-order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows directly into a larger one. Henderson Run eventually joins Pine Creek.
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Journey of Henderson Run
Henderson Run begins its journey about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of a place called Dotyville, Pennsylvania. This is where the stream "rises," meaning it's its starting point.
Flowing South-Southeast
From its source, Henderson Run flows generally towards the south-southeast. It travels through the landscape of Crawford County.
Joining Pine Creek
After its short journey, Henderson Run meets and flows into Pine Creek. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of East Titusville, Pennsylvania. It's like a smaller road joining a bigger highway.
The Area Around the Stream
The land area that drains water into Henderson Run is called its "watershed." This watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt, sending it towards the stream.
Watershed Size and Features
The Henderson Run watershed covers about 1.81 square miles (4.69 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 44.9 inches (114 cm). A large part of this watershed, about 81%, is covered by forests. This means lots of trees help keep the water clean and the soil healthy.
Why Watersheds Matter
Understanding a watershed is important because it shows how water moves across the land. Everything that happens in the watershed, like farming or building, can affect the quality of the water in the stream. Healthy forests in a watershed help prevent floods and keep the water clean for plants and animals.
Maps of Henderson Run
To help you see where Henderson Run is, here's a map showing its path and the area it drains.
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