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Husband Run
Map of Husband Run mouth location
Map of Husband Run mouth location
Map of Husband Run mouth location
Map of Husband Run mouth location
Location of Husband Run mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Oil Creek
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Venango
Physical characteristics
Main source Cherry Run divide
about 1 mile south of Shamburg, Pennsylvania
1,550 ft (470 m)
41°34′31″N 079°36′52″W / 41.57528°N 79.61444°W / 41.57528; -79.61444
River mouth Oil Creek
about 1.5 miles southwest of Shamburg, Pennsylvania
1,099 ft (335 m)
41°34′21″N 079°38′48″W / 41.57250°N 79.64667°W / 41.57250; -79.64667
Length 1.86 mi (2.99 km)
Basin features
Progression west-southwest
River system Allegheny River
Basin size 1.25 square miles (3.2 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges White City Road

Husband Run is a small stream, about 1.86 mi (2.99 km) long, located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It's known as a "first-order tributary," which means it's a stream that flows into a larger one, in this case, Oil Creek. Interestingly, this is the only stream named Husband Run in the entire United States. Most of Husband Run flows through the beautiful Oil Creek State Park.

Where Husband Run Flows

Husband Run begins, or "rises," about 1 mile south of a place called Shamburg, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows generally towards the west-southwest. It travels this path until it meets and joins Oil Creek. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles southwest of Shamburg.

The Area Around Husband Run

The land area that drains water into Husband Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 1.25 square miles (3.2 km2). The area receives a good amount of rain and snow each year, roughly 45.1 inches. A large part of this watershed, about 96%, is covered by forests. This means the area is very green and full of trees.

Maps and Pictures

Course and Watershed of Husband Run
Course and Watershed of Husband Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania
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