Ruff Creek (South Fork Tenmile Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Ruff Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South Fork Tenmile Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Townships | Morgan Washington |
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| Main source | divide between Ruff Creek and Tenmile Creek about 1 mile southeast of Dunn's Station, Pennsylvania 1,230 ft (370 m) 40°00′31″N 080°14′26″W / 40.00861°N 80.24056°W |
| River mouth | South Fork Tenmile Creek about 3 miles northeast of Morrisville, Pennsylvania 879 ft (268 m) 39°54′57″N 080°06′19″W / 39.91583°N 80.10528°W |
| Length | 13.2 mi (21.2 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 26.16 square miles (67.8 km2) |
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Ruff Creek is a stream located in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA. It is a large "tributary," which means it is a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one. Ruff Creek joins the South Fork Tenmile Creek. It starts in north-central Greene County and flows towards the southeast.
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About Ruff Creek
Ruff Creek is an important part of the local water system. It is one of many streams that feed into larger rivers. The creek helps carry water across the land.
Where Does it Flow?
The stream begins in north-central Greene County, Pennsylvania. It flows generally towards the southeast. Ruff Creek then joins the South Fork Tenmile Creek. This meeting point is located northeast of Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
How Big is Ruff Creek?
Ruff Creek is about 13.2 miles (21.2 kilometers) long. Its "watershed" covers an area of about 26.16 square miles (67.75 square kilometers). A watershed is all the land where water drains into a particular stream or river.
The Land Around the Creek
The land around Ruff Creek is used in different ways. About 27% of the land in its watershed is used for farming. A large part, about 64%, is covered by forests. The remaining land is used for other purposes.
Other Streams Joining Ruff Creek
Several smaller streams, called "tributaries," flow into Ruff Creek.
- On the left side, as you look downstream, these include:
- Craynes Run
- Poverty Run
- Grimes Run
- On the right side, these include:
- Walkers Run
- Jersey Run
