Meadow Run (Jacobs Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meadow Run |
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Location of Meadow Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Jacobs Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Buffalo Run divide about 1.5 miles southwest of Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania 1,262 ft (385 m) 40°09′47″N 079°37′46″W / 40.16306°N 79.62944°W |
| River mouth | Jacobs Creek about 0.75 miles west-northwest of Chaintown, Pennsylvania 978 ft (298 m) 40°06′17″N 079°40′04″W / 40.10472°N 79.66778°W |
| Length | 5.24 mi (8.43 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 6.97 square miles (18.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | PA 981, Wesley Chapel Road, Espey Road, Meadow Run Road |
Meadow Run is a small stream, about 5.24 mi (8.43 km) long, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It's a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Meadow Run flows into Jacobs Creek.
Where Meadow Run Flows
Meadow Run begins its journey about 1.5 miles southwest of a town called Ruffsdale. From there, it flows generally towards the southwest.
Its path ends when it joins Jacobs Creek. This meeting point is about 0.75 miles west-northwest of another place called Chaintown.
The Meadow Run Area
The land area that Meadow Run collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 6.97 square miles (18.1 km2).
The area around Meadow Run gets a good amount of rain each year, about 42.3 inches. A large part of this area, about 40%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and supports local wildlife.
