Powdermill Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Powdermill Run |
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Location of Powdermill Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford Mercer Venango |
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| Main source | Warden Run divide about 3 miles northwest of Hannasville, Pennsylvania 1,405 ft (428 m) 41°30′27″N 079°58′37″W / 41.50750°N 79.97694°W |
| River mouth | French Creek Carlton, Pennsylvania 1,033 ft (315 m) 41°28′30″N 080°01′21″W / 41.47500°N 80.02250°W |
| Length | 4.32 mi (6.95 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 3.80 square miles (9.8 km2) |
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Powdermill Run is a small stream, about 4.32 mi (6.95 km) long, located in Pennsylvania, United States. It flows through Venango County, Pennsylvania, Crawford County, and Mercer County. This stream is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Powdermill Run eventually joins French Creek. French Creek then flows into the Allegheny River, making Powdermill Run part of a much larger river system.
Where Does Powdermill Run Start and End?
Powdermill Run begins in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It starts near a place called the Warden Run divide, about 3 miles northwest of Hannasville. From there, the stream flows towards the southwest.
As it travels, Powdermill Run passes through Crawford County. It then enters Mercer County. Finally, it reaches its end point, joining French Creek in the town of Carlton, Pennsylvania.
The Area Around Powdermill Run
The land area that drains water into Powdermill Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 3.80 square miles (9.8 km2) (9.84 square kilometers). The area gets a good amount of rain, about 43.7 inches (111 cm) each year.
A big part of this watershed, about 39%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals. The average water temperature in Powdermill Run is around 8.17 °C (46.7 °F).
Images for kids
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This map shows the path of Powdermill Run in Pennsylvania.
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This map highlights the watershed area of Powdermill Run.
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