Pine Run (Neshannock Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Pine Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Neshannock Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mercer |
| Townships | Springfield Findley |
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| Main source | divide between Pine Run and Wolf Creek (Barmore Run) about 2 miles northeast of Blacktown, Pennsylvania 1,280 ft (390 m) 41°10′46″N 080°08′52″W / 41.17944°N 80.14778°W |
| River mouth | Neshannock Creek about 1 mile northeast of Millburn, Pennsylvania 1,060 ft (320 m) 41°10′41″N 080°13′30″W / 41.17806°N 80.22500°W |
| Length | 5.08 mi (8.18 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally west |
| River system | Beaver River |
| Basin size | 8.85 square miles (22.9 km2) |
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Pine Run is a small stream located in western Pennsylvania, USA. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. Pine Run is a "tributary" to Neshannock Creek, which means it feeds water into Neshannock Creek.
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About Pine Run
Pine Run starts in the southeastern part of Mercer County. From there, it flows mostly towards the west. Eventually, it joins Neshannock Creek. This meeting point is located south and downstream from the town of Mercer.
Where Pine Run Begins and Ends
The journey of Pine Run starts in a higher area, about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of a place called Blacktown, Pennsylvania. This starting point is about 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. It's a natural divide, meaning the land slopes in different directions, sending water either to Pine Run or to another stream called Wolf Creek.
Pine Run travels for about 5.08 miles (8.18 kilometers). Its journey ends when it flows into Neshannock Creek. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Millburn, Pennsylvania. At this spot, the elevation is about 1,060 feet (323 meters) above sea level.
The Land Around Pine Run
The area of land that collects water for Pine Run is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 8.85 square miles (22.9 square kilometers). It's a mix of different types of land. About 41% of the watershed is used for farming, which means there are fields where crops are grown. A larger part, about 50%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land is used for other things, like homes or small towns.
How Much Water Flows?
The amount of water flowing in Pine Run changes with the weather. On average, at the spot where it meets Neshannock Creek, about 13.31 cubic feet (0.377 cubic meters) of water flow by every second. That's like filling a small bathtub with water every second!
