Jim Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Jim Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Stulls Run divide about 1.5 miles east-northeast of Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 1,700 ft (520 m) 39°52′49″N 079°27′10″W / 39.88028°N 79.45278°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 1 mile northeast of Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 1,021 ft (311 m) 39°52′50″N 079°28′51″W / 39.88056°N 79.48083°W |
| Length | 1.11 mi (1.79 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | west |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 0.96 square miles (2.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | PA 381 |
Jim Run is a small stream, often called a "run," located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It is about 1.11 miles (1.79 kilometers) long. Jim Run is a "tributary," which means it is a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. This stream flows into the Youghiogheny River.
Where Jim Run Flows
Jim Run begins, or "rises," in an area about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) east-northeast of a town called Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows mostly towards the west. The stream then joins the Youghiogheny River about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of Ohiopyle.
About the Jim Run Area
The area that Jim Run collects water from is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 0.96 square miles (2.49 square kilometers). The region around Jim Run gets a good amount of rain and snow, about 47.4 inches (120 centimeters) of "precipitation" each year. A large part of this area, about 88%, is covered by forests, meaning it has many trees.
