Matthews Run (Brokenstraw Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Matthews Run |
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Location of Matthews Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Brokenstraw Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Warren |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between divide between Matthews Run and Stony Creek about 0.5 miles northeast of Pikes Rocks 1,890 ft (580 m) 41°55′35″N 079°23′09″W / 41.92639°N 79.38583°W |
| River mouth | Brokenstraw Creek Youngsville, Pennsylvania 1,188 ft (362 m) 41°51′15″N 079°19′00″W / 41.85417°N 79.31667°W |
| Length | 7.05 mi (11.35 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 16.44 square miles (42.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Stinson Hill Road, Hazeltine Hollow Road, Patchen Hill Road, Hazeltine Hollow Road, Matthews Run Road, Highland Avenue |
Matthews Run is a small stream, about 7.05 mi (11.35 km) long, located in Pennsylvania. It's known as a "second-order tributary," which means it's a stream that flows into a slightly larger stream, which then flows into an even bigger river. In this case, Matthews Run flows into Brokenstraw Creek.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission considers Matthews Run a "cold water fishery." This means its waters are cool enough for certain types of fish, like trout, to live and thrive.
Other Names for Matthews Run
Sometimes, streams and rivers have more than one name. According to the Geographic Names Information System, Matthews Run has also been called:
- Hazeltine Hollow Run
- Mathews Run
Where Does Matthews Run Flow?
Matthews Run starts in Warren County, Pennsylvania. Its journey begins about half a mile northeast of a place called Pikes Rocks.
From there, the stream flows generally towards the southeast. It continues its path until it eventually joins Brokenstraw Creek in the town of Youngsville.
The Area Around Matthews Run
The land area that drains into Matthews Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 16.44 square miles (42.6 km2) of land. This area is part of the Pennsylvania High Plateau province, which is a type of elevated land region in Pennsylvania.
The ground beneath the stream is made up of different kinds of rock formations, including the Venango Formation and the Corry Sandstone through Riceville Formation.
The watershed gets a good amount of rain and snow each year, averaging about 45 inches of precipitation. A large part of this area, about 69%, is covered by forests.
