Rock Spring Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rock Spring Run |
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Location of Rock Spring Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bear Run divide about 2.5 miles north-northeast of Victoria, Pennsylvania 2,215 ft (675 m) 39°52′51″N 079°26′31″W / 39.88083°N 79.44194°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River Victoria, Pennsylvania 1,257 ft (383 m) 39°51′15″N 079°27′36″W / 39.85417°N 79.46000°W |
| Length | 2.34 mi (3.77 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 1.56 square miles (4.0 km2) |
| Tributaries |
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| Bridges | Victoria Trail |
Rock Spring Run is a small stream, about 2.34 mi (3.77 km) long, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It flows into the Youghiogheny River. This means Rock Spring Run is a "tributary," which is a smaller stream that flows into a larger river.
What's in a Name?
Sometimes, natural places like streams have more than one name. Rock Spring Run has also been known by another name in the past.
- It was once called Shermans Run. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of names for places in the United States.
Where Does It Flow?
Rock Spring Run starts its journey about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) north-northeast of a town called Victoria, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows towards the southwest. It continues its path until it reaches and joins the Youghiogheny River, right in the town of Victoria.
The Land Around the Stream
The area of land that drains into Rock Spring Run is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 1.56 square miles (4.0 km2) (4.04 square kilometers). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 47.9 inches (121.7 cm). A big part of the land around Rock Spring Run, about 94%, is covered by forests. This means the area is very green and natural!
