Hogue Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hogue Run |
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Location of Hogue Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Slippery Rock Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Worth |
| Borough | West Liberty |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Hogue Run and Muddy Creek about 2 miles NE of Shawood Park, Pennsylvania 1,320 ft (400 m) 40°59′04″N 80°05′51″W / 40.98444°N 80.09750°W |
| River mouth | Slippery Rock Creek Camp Crestview 1,110 ft (340 m) 41°01′44″N 80°04′20″W / 41.02889°N 80.07222°W |
| Length | 6.58 mi (10.59 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast then north |
| River system | Beaver River |
| Basin size | 7.41 square miles (19.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Reichert Road, Mt. Union Road, Rhoer Road, Alexander Road, Mayer Road, W Liberty Road, Church Road, Crolls Mill Road, Crestview Road, Barron Road |
Hogue Run is a small stream, also known as a tributary, located in western Pennsylvania. It flows into a larger stream called Slippery Rock Creek. This little waterway starts in the northwestern part of Butler County and travels generally northeast, then north. It finally meets Slippery Rock Creek near a place called Camp Crestview.
About Hogue Run
Hogue Run is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry water from the land into Slippery Rock Creek. The area that drains water into Hogue Run is called its watershed.
Where Hogue Run Flows
Hogue Run begins in the northern part of Butler County. It flows for about 6.58 mi (10.59 km) before joining Slippery Rock Creek. The stream's path takes it through different types of land.
The Hogue Run Watershed
The land around Hogue Run is mostly covered by forests. About 61% of the watershed is forested. Another 34% of the land is used for farming. The rest of the area is used for other purposes. This mix of forests and farms helps show what the natural environment is like around the stream.
