Peterman Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Peterman Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | plateau in Davidson Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania between 2,240 and 2,260 feet (680 and 690 m) |
| River mouth | West Branch Fishing Creek in Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania 1,115 ft (340 m) 41°18′14″N 76°23′36″W / 41.30388°N 76.39322°W |
| Length | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | West Branch Fishing Creek → Fishing Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 0.41 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
Peterman Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, that flows into West Branch Fishing Creek. It is located in Sullivan County and Columbia County, in Pennsylvania, United States.
This stream is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) long. It flows through Davidson Township in Sullivan County and Sugarloaf Township in Columbia County. The area of land that drains water into Peterman Run, called its watershed, is about 0.41 square miles (1.1 km2). The water in the stream is not as clean as it could be. This is mainly due to air pollution and tiny bits of metals.
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Where Peterman Run Flows
Peterman Run starts on a flat, high area called a plateau in Davidson Township, Sullivan County. It flows south-southwest for a short distance. Then, it leaves the plateau and flows steeply downhill.
The stream continues to flow south-southwest. After a while, it leaves Sullivan County. It then enters Sugarloaf Township in Columbia County. The stream turns south for a bit. It then reaches the bottom of the hill and turns east.
After a few hundred feet, the stream turns south-southeast. About a thousand feet (300 meters) later, it joins West Branch Fishing Creek. Peterman Run meets West Branch Fishing Creek about 2.88 miles (4.63 km) before West Branch Fishing Creek ends.
Water Quality and Surroundings
Most of Peterman Run, about 1.63 miles (2.62 km) of its length, has water that is not as clean as it should be. This is because of things like air pollution, called atmospheric deposition, and small amounts of metals in the water. This dirty water makes up about 4 percent of all the polluted waters in Sullivan County within this area.
The land near where Peterman Run joins West Branch Fishing Creek is about 1,115 feet (340 m) above sea level. Where the stream begins, its source, the land is much higher. It is between 2,240 and 2,260 feet (680 and 690 m) above sea level.
Near the lower parts of Peterman Run, the ground is covered with a type of rocky soil. This soil was left behind by glaciers long ago. It is called Wisconsinan Bouldery Till and has many large rocks. This rocky soil is usually at least 6 feet (1.8 m) thick. There are also flat areas of land next to the stream, called alluvial terraces, especially in the valley of West Branch Fishing Creek. Near the start of the stream, there is another type of glacial soil, which is usually more than 6 feet (1.8 m) thick. In the middle parts of the stream, you can find solid rock deep underground, called bedrock. This bedrock is made of sandstone and shale, which are types of rock.
What is a Watershed?
The watershed of Peterman Run is the entire area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into this stream. This watershed covers about 0.41 square miles (1.1 km2).
Peterman Run is located entirely within the Elk Grove area, as mapped by the United States Geological Survey. The stream's watershed is part of a larger area that drains into the Upper Susquehanna-Lackawanna River system. Peterman Run is also close to Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 13, which is a large area of land used for wildlife and recreation.
A Look Back in Time
Peterman Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations of places in the United States. Its special ID number in the system is 1183619.
The water in Peterman Run was listed as not being clean enough in both 2002 and 2004. This means that environmental experts found issues with its water quality during those years.
