Hickman Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hickman Run
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Youghiogheny River
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Fayette
Physical characteristics
Main source	Jacobs Creek divide about 2 miles west of Owensdale, Pennsylvania 1,190 ft (360 m) 40°04′50″N 079°37′39″W / 40.08056°N 79.62750°W / 40.08056; -79.62750
River mouth	Youghiogheny River Raineytown, Pennsylvania 850 ft (260 m) 40°02′26″N 079°38′51″W / 40.04056°N 79.64750°W / 40.04056; -79.64750
Length	3.05 mi (4.91 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally south
River system	Monongahela River
Basin size	6.04 square miles (15.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Gillespie Road, PA 819, Clark Road, Hickory Square Road, Hickman Road, Spring Grove Road, Raineytown Road

Hickman Run is a small stream, about 3.05 miles (4.91 km) long. It's like a smaller helper stream that flows into a bigger river. Hickman Run joins the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Where Hickman Run Flows

Hickman Run begins its journey about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of a place called Owensdale, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows generally south. It eventually joins the Youghiogheny River in a town called Raineytown.

The Area Around Hickman Run

The land that Hickman Run collects water from is called its watershed. This area covers about 2.68 square miles (6.94 sq km). Each year, this area gets about 42.1 inches (107 cm) of rain and snow. About 34% of the land around Hickman Run is covered by forests.