Oak Run (Wolf Run tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oak Run |
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| Other name(s) | Whiteoak Run |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | valley to the southeast of Long Hill in Muncy Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania 848 ft (258 m) |
| River mouth | Wolf Run in Muncy Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania near Pennsdale 528 ft (161 m) 41°14′09″N 76°47′35″W / 41.23573°N 76.79308°W |
| Length | 2.7 mi (4.3 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Wolf Run → Muncy Creek → West Branch Susquehanna River → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
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Oak Run is a small stream, also known as Whiteoak Run. It flows into Wolf Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Oak Run is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km) long. It travels through Muncy Township. The area of land that drains into the stream, called its watershed, is about 2.80 square miles (7.3 km2). Oak Run is a small stream that flows through a narrow valley. A school was once located in this valley. It operated in the early 1900s but closed in 1948.
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Where Does Oak Run Flow?
Oak Run starts in a valley southeast of Long Hill in Muncy Township. It flows southwest through this valley. Along its path, it gets water from a small stream joining from the right. It also passes through a small pond.
The stream then turns south-southwest. It goes through another small pond before turning south. Further downstream, it leaves its valley. It then turns south-southeast. Here, another small stream joins it from the left.
Oak Run then turns south-southwest. It flows under US Route 220. After crossing the road, it continues south-southwest. Finally, it meets Wolf Run. Oak Run joins Wolf Run about 3.50 miles (5.63 km) upstream from where Wolf Run ends.
What is the Land Like Around Oak Run?
The land where Oak Run begins is higher up. Its source is about 848 feet (258 m) above sea level. Where Oak Run joins Wolf Run, the elevation is about 528 feet (161 m) above sea level.
The valley where Oak Run flows is quite narrow. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) long. At its southeastern end, this valley opens up into the larger Muncy Valley. Oak Run itself is a small stream.
The ground around Oak Run has different types of rock. You can find brown shale and white clayey shale. There is also sandstone in the area. These rocks tell us about the history of the land.
The Oak Run Watershed and Its Environment
The watershed of Oak Run covers an area of about 2.80 square miles (7.3 km2). This is the entire area of land where all the rain and snow eventually drain into Oak Run. The mouth of the stream is located near Pennsdale. It is shown on the United States Geological Survey map called Muncy. The source of the stream is on the Huntersville map.
In the past, around the late 1960s or early 1970s, Oak Run faced some environmental challenges. The stream's water quality was affected by waste. This impact caused problems for the fish living in the stream. Efforts are made to keep streams healthy for all living things.
A Look Back: History of Oak Run
Oak Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of place names. Its special ID number is 1182798. The stream is also known by its other name, Whiteoak Run. This name was written in a book about the geology of Lycoming County in 1880.
In 1912, the local government, called the County Commissioners of Lycoming County, planned to build a concrete bridge over Oak Run. This bridge would help people cross the stream easily.
There was once a school district called the Oak Run School District. It was located in the valley of Oak Run. In the early 1900s, many houses of the students who went to this school were along the stream. Sadly, there was an outbreak of a sickness called diphtheria in the school district in 1914 and 1915. The Oak Run School finally closed its doors in 1948.
