Jacks Run (Sewickley Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jacks Run |
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Location of Jacks Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Sewickley Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| City | Greensburg |
| Borough | Youngwood |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Crabtree Creek divide about 0.5 miles southwest of Hannastown, Pennsylvania 1,130 ft (340 m) 40°20′07″N 079°30′06″W / 40.33528°N 79.50167°W |
| River mouth | Sewickley Creek Youngwood, Pennsylvania 938 ft (286 m) 40°13′45″N 079°46′39″W / 40.22917°N 79.77750°W |
| Length | 9.44 mi (15.19 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 28.58 square miles (74.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Barnhart Road, New Alexandria Road (x2), Roseytown Road, E Pittsburgh Street, Offutt Street, Laird Street, Brewery Lane, Euclid Avenue, Mt. Pleasant Street, Green Street, Southwest Crossroads, US 30, PA 819, US 119, Keystone Avenue, US 119, Shady Lane, Avenue B, Depot Street, E Hillis Street |
Jacks Run is a small stream, or "run," located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It's about 9.44 mi (15.19 km) long. This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger body of water. Jacks Run flows into Sewickley Creek. Think of it like a smaller road leading to a bigger highway!
Where Jacks Run Flows
Jacks Run begins its journey about half a mile southwest of a place called Hannastown, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows mainly towards the southwest. Its path continues until it reaches Youngwood, Pennsylvania. In Youngwood, Jacks Run joins up with Sewickley Creek, adding its water to the larger stream.
The Jacks Run Area
The area that Jacks Run drains is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 28.58 square miles (74.0 km2). This means that all the rain and snow that falls within this specific area will eventually flow into Jacks Run. A good portion of this area, about 34%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
