Leiningers Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leiningers Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | valley in Greenwood Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania 801 ft (244 m) |
| River mouth | West Branch Mahantango Creek in Susquehanna Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania near Oriental 459 ft (140 m) 40°38′33″N 77°00′22″W / 40.64258°N 77.00612°W |
| Length | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | West Branch Mahantango Creek → Mahantango Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 6.96 sq mi (18.0 km2) |
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Leiningers Run is a small stream in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. This stream is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) long. It travels through two areas called Greenwood Township and Susquehanna Township.
The land area that collects water for Leiningers Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 6.96 square miles (18.0 km2). Parts of the stream are known to have some problems with their natural environment. This is often due to changes humans have made to the area. Even so, the stream is a special place for fish. It's known as a "Coldwater Fishery" and a "Migratory Fishery." This means it's a good home for fish that like cold water, and it's a path for fish that travel to different places.
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Where Leiningers Run Flows
Leiningers Run starts in a valley in Greenwood Township. It begins by flowing generally south. Then, it makes a turn towards the east before heading southeast.
As it continues, the stream flows east-southeast. Along this path, it collects water from smaller streams. Two of these join from its right side, and one joins from its left.
After this, Leiningers Run enters Susquehanna Township. It keeps flowing east-southeast for a bit. Then, it turns towards the east-northeast. Here, it gets more water from one small stream on its right and two on its left.
The stream then turns east for a short distance. Another small stream joins it from the left. Leiningers Run then turns east-northeast again. It receives one more small stream from the left. Finally, it turns southeast and leaves its valley.
A short way downstream, Leiningers Run meets West Branch Mahantango Creek. This meeting point is right on the border between Juniata County and Snyder County. Leiningers Run joins West Branch Mahantango Creek about 3.26 miles (5.25 km) before the West Branch reaches its own end.
Stream's Height and Water Quality
The land where Leiningers Run ends, near its mouth, is about 459 feet (140 m) above sea level. Where the stream begins, at its source, the land is higher, about 801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
Some parts of Leiningers Run are listed as "impaired." This means the water or habitat isn't as healthy as it should be. The main reason for this is changes to the natural home of plants and animals in the stream. These changes are often caused by human activities.
Sometimes, people are allowed to let stormwater flow into the stream's smaller branches. This happens during construction projects.
The Stream's Surroundings and Wildlife
The entire area that drains into Leiningers Run, its watershed, is about 6.96 square miles (18.0 km2). The stream is located completely within a map area called the Richfield quadrangle. The end of the stream is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) away from a place called Oriental.
Leiningers Run is one of the most important streams in Susquehanna Township. You can find farms along the flat land next to the stream, known as its floodplain. This area is a key farming spot in Susquehanna Township. Other important farming areas are along Dobson Run and the Susquehanna River.
The area around Leiningers Run is a great place for fish. It's officially called a "Coldwater Fishery" and a "Migratory Fishery." This means it's a good home for fish that need cool water, and it's a path for fish that travel between different places. The stream's main purpose is to support aquatic life, which means all the plants and animals that live in the water.
Near where Leiningers Run starts, there's a large area of forest. This forest covers between 250 and 1,000 acres (100 and 400 ha).
History of Leiningers Run
Leiningers Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations of places in the United States. Its special ID number in this system is 1179173.
Over the years, bridges have been built over Leiningers Run. One bridge, which carries road T-524, was built in 1930. It's made of steel and is about 24.9 feet (7.6 m) long. It was repaired in 2005 to keep it safe.
Another bridge, carrying road T-415, was built in 1939. This one has two sections and is about 26.8 feet (8.2 m) long. It's also made of steel, similar to the other bridge.
