Powdermill Run (White Oak Run tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Powdermill Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to White Oak Run |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
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| Main source | Linn Run/Clear Run divide about 1 mile west of Bald Knob 2,370 ft (720 m) 40°07′05″N 079°13′31″W / 40.11806°N 79.22528°W |
| River mouth | White Oak Run about 0.25 miles southwest of Weaver Mill, Pennsylvania 1,332 ft (406 m) 40°10′21″N 079°16′08″W / 40.17250°N 79.26889°W |
| Length | 4.36 mi (7.02 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Loyalhanna Creek |
| Basin size | 4.22 square miles (10.9 km2) |
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Powdermill Run is a small stream, about 4.36 mi (7.02 km) long, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one called White Oak Run. This stream is special because it flows through the Powdermill Nature Preserve, which is part of the Carnegie Museum.
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What's in a Name?
Sometimes, streams or places can have a few different names over time. Powdermill Run has also been known as Powder Mill Creek, Powder Mill Run, Powdermill Creek, and even "Tributary No.1 to White Oak Run." These names help us track its history!
Where Does Powdermill Run Flow?
Powdermill Run starts in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Its journey begins high up on a ridge, near a place called Bald Knob. From there, it flows mostly towards the northwest. Finally, it joins White Oak Run near Weaver Mill, Pennsylvania.
Understanding the Watershed
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snowmelt in an area. All this water then drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Powdermill Run watershed covers an area of 4.22 square miles (10.9 km2).
Climate and Environment
The Powdermill Run watershed gets a good amount of rain each year, about 52.1 inches (132 cm). The average water temperature in the stream is around 8.58°C (47.4°F). This area is very green, with about 99% of the land covered by forests. This means lots of trees and healthy nature around the stream!
