Sheepskin Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sheepskin Run |
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Location of Sheepskin Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Jim Run divide about 1 mile northeast of Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 1,700 ft (520 m) 39°51′52″N 079°27′50″W / 39.86444°N 79.46389°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 0.25 miles east of Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 1,217 ft (371 m) 39°51′58″N 079°28′55″W / 39.86611°N 79.48194°W |
| Length | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Sheepskin Run is a small stream, about 1.29 mi (2.08 km) long, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It's like a small helper stream, also known as a 'first-order tributary,' because it flows directly into a bigger river, the Youghiogheny River.
Where Does Sheepskin Run Start and End?
Sheepskin Run begins its journey about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of a town called Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows towards the southwest. It eventually joins the Youghiogheny River about 0.25 miles (0.4 km) east of Ohiopyle.
What is the Sheepskin Run Watershed Like?
The area that Sheepskin Run drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2) (2.1 km²) of land. Each year, this area gets about 47.3 inches (120 cm) of rain and snow. A big part of the watershed, about 94%, is covered in forests, which helps keep the water clean.
