Meadow Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
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Meadow Run Waterslide
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Location of Meadow Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Borough | Ohiopyle |
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| Main source | Coolspring Run divide about 1 mile northeast of Washington Springs, Pennsylvania 2,370 ft (720 m) 39°52′22″N 079°36′47″W / 39.87278°N 79.61306°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 1,050 ft (320 m) 39°51′50″N 079°29′44″W / 39.86389°N 79.49556°W |
| Length | 14.23 mi (22.90 km) |
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| Progression | southeast and northeast |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 41.20 square miles (106.7 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Deer Lake |
| Bridges | Chalk Hill-Ohiopyle Road, Old Mill Road, Nelson Road, PA 381, Meadow Run Road, Grover Road, Meadow Run Road (x2), Dinner Bell Road, PA 381 |
Meadow Run is a stream in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It is about 14.23 mi (22.90 km) long. This stream flows into the Youghiogheny River. It's an important part of the local water system.
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Where Meadow Run Flows
Meadow Run starts its journey about one mile northeast of Washington Springs, Pennsylvania. It flows first towards the southeast. Then, it turns and flows towards the northeast. Finally, Meadow Run joins the larger Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is in the town of Ohiopyle.
Understanding the Watershed
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a giant bowl. All the rain and snow that falls inside this "bowl" eventually drains into one main river or stream. For Meadow Run, its watershed covers an area of about 41.20 square miles (106.7 km2).
Meadow Run's Environment
The Meadow Run watershed gets a good amount of rain every year. It receives about 50.7 inches of precipitation. A large part of this area, about 82%, is covered by forests. These forests are very important. They help keep the water clean and healthy for all the plants and animals that live there.
