Pine Run (South Branch French Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pine Run |
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Location of the mouth of Pine Run
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South Branch French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Bentley Run and Beaver Run about 2 miles northeast of Union City, Pennsylvania 1,580 ft (480 m) 41°56′07″N 079°47′29″W / 41.93528°N 79.79139°W |
| River mouth | South Branch French Creek east of Union City, Pennsylvania 1,309 ft (399 m) 41°53′33″N 079°47′07″W / 41.89250°N 79.78528°W |
| Length | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 6, Elgin Road, Riley Siding Road |
Pine Run is a small stream, about 3.3 mi (5.3 km) long, located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It flows into another stream called South Branch French Creek. A stream like Pine Run that flows into a larger river or lake is called a tributary.
Where Pine Run Starts and Flows
Pine Run begins in a place called Union Township. This area is in the southern part of Erie County, Pennsylvania. From its start, the stream flows towards the southwest. Its journey takes it towards the town of Union City, Pennsylvania.
Understanding the Pine Run Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Pine Run watershed covers about 2.0 square miles. This area is part of the Erie Drift Plain, which is a type of land shaped by glaciers long ago. The watershed gets a good amount of rain and snow each year, averaging about 46.5 inches of precipitation. This water then flows into Pine Run.
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