Mounts Creek (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mounts Creek |
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Location of Mounts Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Borough | Connellsville |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | South Spruce Run divide about 2 miles northwest of Clinton, Pennsylvania 1,980 ft (600 m) 40°03′57″N 079°28′44″W / 40.06583°N 79.47889°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River Connellsville, Pennsylvania 853 ft (260 m) 40°01′46″N 079°36′08″W / 40.02944°N 79.60222°W |
| Length | 13.11 mi (21.10 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north, west, and south |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 31.19 square miles (80.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Wingrove Road, Eutsey Road, Ore Mine Hill Road, PLeasant Valley Road, Prittstown Road, Gimlet Hill Road, Keefer Road, Medsger Road, Country Club Road, Longanecker Road, Pleasant Valley Road, Emglishman Hill Road, US 119, Moyer Road (x3), Bell View Road, Narrows Hill Road, Pittsburgh Street Ext., York Avenue |
Mounts Creek is a stream in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It flows for about 13 miles (21 km). This creek is a 'tributary,' which means it flows into a larger river. Mounts Creek joins the Youghiogheny River.
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Where Mounts Creek Starts and Flows
Mounts Creek begins its journey about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of a town called Clinton, Pennsylvania. It starts high up, at about 1,980 feet (600 meters) above sea level.
The creek flows in an interesting path. It goes north, then west, and finally turns south. It makes a big hook shape as it travels. Mounts Creek eventually meets the Youghiogheny River near Connellsville, Pennsylvania. At this meeting point, the creek is about 853 feet (260 meters) above sea level.
Rivers it Connects To
Mounts Creek is part of a bigger river system. It flows into the Youghiogheny River. The Youghiogheny River then flows into the Monongahela River. The Monongahela River is a major river in the region.
The Land Around Mounts Creek
The area that Mounts Creek drains is called its 'watershed.' This watershed covers about 31 square miles (81 square kilometers). It's like a big bowl where all the rain and water flow into the creek.
This area gets a good amount of rain, about 40.8 inches (104 cm) each year. A large part of the watershed, about 61%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the water clean.
Smaller Streams Joining Mounts Creek
Mounts Creek has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called 'tributaries' too.
- On the left side, South Spruce Run and Whites Run join Mounts Creek.
- On the right side, Irish Run flows into it.
Bridges Over the Creek
Many roads cross over Mounts Creek. Some of these bridges include:
- Wingrove Road
- Eutsey Road
- Ore Mine Hill Road
- Pleasant Valley Road
- US 119
These bridges help people travel easily across the creek.
