Pinkerton Run facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pinkerton Run
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Sewickley Creek
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Westmoreland
Physical characteristics
Main source	Little Sewickley Creek divide about 0.5 miles west of Madison, Pennsylvania 1,070 ft (330 m) 40°14′59″N 079°42′51″W / 40.24972°N 79.71417°W / 40.24972; -79.71417
River mouth	Sewickley Creek about 0.5 miles west of Yukon, Pennsylvania 880 ft (270 m) 40°13′18″N 079°42′07″W / 40.22167°N 79.70194°W / 40.22167; -79.70194
Length	2.18 mi (3.51 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally south
River system	Monongahela River
Basin size	1.71 square miles (4.4 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Morris Road, PA 136, Lake View Lane, Pierce Road, Creek Road

Pinkerton Run is a small stream, sometimes called a "run," located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is about 2.18 miles (3.51 km) long. This stream is a first-order tributary, which means it flows into a larger stream called Sewickley Creek.

Where Does Pinkerton Run Start and End?

Pinkerton Run begins about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) west of the town of Madison, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows generally south. The stream then joins Sewickley Creek about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) west of Yukon, Pennsylvania.

The Area Around Pinkerton Run

The land area that drains water into Pinkerton Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 1.71 square miles (4.43 square kilometers). The area gets about 40.2 inches (102 cm) of rain each year. About 34% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests.