Mountain Creek (Georges Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mountain Creek |
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Location of Mountain Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Georges Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Laurel Run divide about 4 miles east of Haydentown, Pennsylvania 2,460 ft (750 m) 39°47′46″N 079°43′04″W / 39.79611°N 79.71778°W |
| River mouth | Georges Creek about 1.5 miles south of Smithfield, Pennsylvania 940 ft (290 m) 39°47′01″N 079°48′42″W / 39.78361°N 79.81167°W |
| Length | 6.21 mi (9.99 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally west |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 16.70 square miles (43.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Hardin Hollow Road, Barton Hollow Road, PA 857, Haydentown Hill Road, PA 43, Chess Road, Rubles Mill Road, Gans Woodbridge Road, Ringer Road |
Mountain Creek is a small stream, also known as a creek, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It is about 6.21 miles (10.00 km) long. This creek is a "3rd order tributary," which means it flows into another stream, which then flows into an even larger stream. Mountain Creek eventually joins Georges Creek.
Where Mountain Creek Flows
Mountain Creek starts about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of a town called Haydentown, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows mostly towards the west.
The creek ends its journey by joining Georges Creek. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Smithfield.
The Land Around the Creek
The area that Mountain Creek drains, called its watershed, covers about 16.70 square miles (43.3 km²). This is the total land area where all the rain and snow eventually flow into Mountain Creek.
Each year, this area gets about 47.9 inches (122 cm) of rain and snow. A large part of the watershed, about 76%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants growing along the creek.
