Scotts Run (Big Sandy Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scotts Run |
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Location of Scotts Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Big Sandy Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Deadman Run divide about 1 mile southwest of Mt. Washington, Pennsylvania 1,850 ft (560 m) 39°48′13″N 079°35′04″W / 39.80361°N 79.58444°W |
| River mouth | Big Sandy Creek about 3 miles north-northeast of Elliottsville, Pennsylvania 1,598 ft (487 m) 39°47′45″N 079°37′01″W / 39.79583°N 79.61694°W |
| Length | 1.89 mi (3.04 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 1.28 square miles (3.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Scott Run Road (x5) |
Scotts Run is a small stream, about 1.89 mi (3.04 km) long, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It's a "second-order tributary," which means it's a stream that flows into another stream, which then flows into an even larger river. In this case, Scotts Run flows into Big Sandy Creek.
Where Does Scotts Run Flow?
Scotts Run begins its journey about 1 mile southwest of a place called Mt. Washington, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows towards the southwest. Its path ends when it joins Big Sandy Creek, which is about 3 miles north-northeast of Elliottsville, Pennsylvania.
The Land Around Scotts Run
The area that Scotts Run drains, meaning the land where all the rainwater collects and flows into the stream, covers about 1.28 square miles (3.3 km2). This region gets a good amount of rain each year, around 50.8 inches. A large part of this area, about 96%, is covered by forests. This means the land around Scotts Run is mostly natural and green!
