Morgan Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Morgan Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Glade Run divide (Chestnut Ridge) about 2.5 miles west of Holland Hill, Pennsylvania 2,180 ft (660 m) 39°54′12″N 079°33′17″W / 39.90333°N 79.55472°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River Indian Creek, Pennsylvania 958 ft (292 m) 39°58′00″N 079°30′42″W / 39.96667°N 79.51167°W |
| Length | 5.82 mi (9.37 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north-northwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 5.06 square miles (13.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Dunbar-Ohiopyle Road, Kingan Hill Road, Camp Carmel Road (x2) |
Morgan Run is a 5.82 mi (9.37 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
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Variant names
According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:
- Laurel Run
Course
Morgan Run rises about 2.5 miles west of Holland Hill, Pennsylvania, and then flows north-northwest to join the Youghiogheny River at Indian Creek.
Watershed
Morgan Run drains 5.06 square miles (13.1 km2) of area, receives about 48.4 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 341.94, and is about 53% forested.
Natural history
Morgan Run is the location of Middle Morgan Run BDA. The oak-dominated slopes along Morgan Run provide habitat for an animal species of special concern.
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