Pine Run (North Branch Neshaminy Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pine Run
Pine Run
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Township	New Britain Buckingham Plumstead
Borough	Chalfont
Physical characteristics
Main source	340 feet (100 m) 40°21′53″N 75°6′0″W / 40.36472°N 75.10000°W / 40.36472; -75.10000
River mouth	249 feet (76 m) 40°17′20″N 75°12′12″W / 40.28889°N 75.20333°W / 40.28889; -75.20333
Length	7.84 miles (12.62 km)
Basin features
Progression	Pine Run → North Branch Neshaminy Creek → Neshaminy Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay
River system	Delaware River
Basin size	11.7 square miles (30 km2)
Landmarks	Pine Run Dam Allohaken Park North Branch Park Pine Valley Covered Bridge
Bridges	See table
Slope	11.61 feet per mile (2.199 m/km)

Pine Run is a small stream in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It flows into the North Branch Neshaminy Creek, which is part of the larger Delaware River system. This means all its water eventually reaches the Delaware River.

Pine Run starts in Plumstead Township. It then travels through Buckingham Township and New Britain Township. Finally, it joins the North Branch in the town of Chalfont.

History of Pine Run

Pine Run was very important in the early days of Bucks County. It provided power for two of the first mills in the area. Mills are buildings where grain is ground into flour or other materials are processed using water power.

• One mill was called Dyers Mill, located in Dyerstown.
• The other was Butler Mill, found in Chalfont.

These mills helped the local communities grow.

Facts About Pine Run

Pine Run covers an area called a watershed, which is like a giant funnel that collects all the rain and snowmelt.

• The watershed of Pine Run is about 11.70 square miles (30.3 km²) big.
• It joins the North Branch Neshaminy Creek about 0.45 river mile from where that creek ends.
• Official government agencies keep track of rivers. Pine Run has a special ID number from the Geographic Name Information System: 1183891.

Journey of Pine Run

Pine Run begins its journey from a small pond near Landisville. This spot is in Plumstead Township and is about 340 feet (100 m) above sea level.

• From there, it flows southwest through Buckingham Township.
• Along the way, it passes the Pine Run Dam and a lake.
• It then continues through New Britain Township.
• Finally, it reaches the Borough of Chalfont. Here, it meets the North Branch of the Neshaminy Creek. This meeting point is about 249 feet (76 m) above sea level.

Pine Run is about 7.84 miles (12.62 km) long. This means it drops about 11.61 feet (3.54 m) in elevation for every mile it travels.

Rocks and Land Around Pine Run

The land around Pine Run is part of a larger area called the Appalachian Highlands Division. More specifically, it's in the Piedmont Province.

The rocks under Pine Run were formed a very long time ago during the Triassic period.

• For most of its path, Pine Run flows over the Stockton Formation. This rock layer is made of different kinds of rock, including:
  • Sandstone: a rock made from sand grains.
  • Shale: a soft rock made from mud.
  • Siltstone: similar to shale but made from silt.
  • Mudstone: another rock made from mud.
• As Pine Run gets closer to Chalfont, it enters the Lockatong Formation. This rock layer is also from the Triassic period and includes:
  • Argillite: a hard, fine-grained rock.
  • Black shale.
  • Limestone: a rock often made from shells and skeletons of sea creatures.

Towns Along Pine Run

Pine Run flows through several parts of Bucks County.

• Borough of Chalfont
• New Britain Township
• Buckingham Township
• Plumstead Township

Bridges Over Pine Run

Many roads and paths cross over Pine Run. Here is a list of some of the bridges: