Muddy Run (Georges Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muddy Run |
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Location of Muddy Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Georges Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Borough | Fairchance |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Redstone Creek divide about 0.25 miles east of Oliphant Furnace, Pennsylvania 1,320 ft (400 m) 39°50′28″N 079°42′47″W / 39.84111°N 79.71306°W |
| River mouth | Georges Creek Fairchance, Pennsylvania 1,002 ft (305 m) 39°48′48″N 079°45′50″W / 39.81333°N 79.76389°W |
| Length | 4.46 mi (7.18 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | west and south |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 5.95 square miles (15.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Mountain Road, Oliphant Road, Post Office Road, Willey Road, Old Wynne Road, Georges Fairchance Road, Wynn Road, W Church Street |
Muddy Run is a small stream, about 4.46 miles (7.18 km) long, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Muddy Run flows into Georges Creek, which then joins the Monongahela River.
Where Does Muddy Run Flow?
Muddy Run begins its journey about 0.25 miles east of Oliphant Furnace, Pennsylvania. From its starting point, the stream flows generally west and then turns south. Its journey ends when it joins Georges Creek in the town of Fairchance, Pennsylvania.
What is a Watershed?
Every stream and river has a "watershed," which is like a big area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into that specific stream. The watershed for Muddy Run covers about 5.95 square miles (15.4 square kilometers).
This area gets about 44.2 inches (112 cm) of rain each year. About 36% of the land in Muddy Run's watershed is covered by forests. This means a good portion of the area is natural woodland, which helps keep the water clean.
