Scholars Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scholars Run |
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Location of Scholars Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Connoquenessing Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Townships | Jackson Lancaster |
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| Main source | divide between Camp Run and Little Yellow Creek about 3 miles north of Middle Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1,300 ft (400 m) 40°52′32″N 80°08′40″W / 40.87556°N 80.14444°W |
| River mouth | Connoquenessing Creek Harmony, Pennsylvania 895 ft (273 m) 40°47′57″N 80°08′05″W / 40.79917°N 80.13472°W |
| Length | 6.2 mi (10.0 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Beaver River |
| Basin size | 7.06 square miles (18.3 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Perry Lake |
Scholars Run is a small stream, also known as a tributary. It flows into a larger stream called Connoquenessing Creek in western Pennsylvania. This stream starts in the southwestern part of Butler County. It then flows south until it joins Connoquenessing Creek near the town of Harmony, Pennsylvania.
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About Scholars Run
Scholars Run is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry water from the land into bigger rivers. The area of land that drains into Scholars Run is called its watershed.
Where Scholars Run Starts and Ends
Scholars Run begins in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It starts high up, about 1,300 feet (396 meters) above sea level. This starting point is near a place called Middle Lancaster. From there, the stream flows south for about 6.2 miles (10.0 kilometers).
The journey of Scholars Run ends when it meets Connoquenessing Creek. This meeting point is in Harmony, Pennsylvania. At this spot, Scholars Run is about 895 feet (273 meters) above sea level.
The Land Around the Creek
The land that makes up the watershed of Scholars Run is quite varied. About 36% of this land is used for farming. This means there are fields where crops are grown. A large part, about 53%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land is used for other purposes, like homes or businesses.
How Much Water Flows
On average, about 8.54 cubic feet (0.24 cubic meters) of water flow out of Scholars Run every second. This measurement is taken where the stream joins Connoquenessing Creek. This flow helps to keep the larger creek full of water.
