Shingle Run (Huntington Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shingle Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | valley just south of Pennsylvania Route 118 in Ross Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 1,340 ft (410 m) |
| River mouth | Huntington Creek in Ross Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 977 ft (298 m) 41°17′12″N 76°10′54″W / 41.2866°N 76.1818°W |
| Length | 1.83 mi (2.95 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Huntington Creek → Fishing Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 1.83 sq mi (4.7 km2) |
Shingle Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It flows into a larger stream known as Huntington Creek. Shingle Run is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) long and runs through Ross Township. Even though it's small, water flows in it all year round.
The area around Shingle Run is home to different kinds of butterflies. You can also find trees like hemlocks and yellow birches growing there. This stream is special because it's considered "Class A Wild Trout Waters," meaning it's a great place for wild brook trout to live. It's also listed in the Luzerne County Natural Areas Inventory, which helps protect important natural places.
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Where Shingle Run Flows
Shingle Run starts in a valley just south of Pennsylvania Route 118 in Ross Township. It flows towards the south-southeast for a short distance.
Then, the stream turns almost directly south and continues for more than a mile. As it flows, the valley around it gets deeper. At the very end of its valley, Shingle Run meets and joins Huntington Creek.
Shingle Run connects with Huntington Creek about 22.18 miles (35.70 km) before Huntington Creek reaches its own end.
Water and Land Around Shingle Run
The water in Shingle Run has a certain amount of alkalinity, which is a measure of how well it can handle pollution. It's a small stream that feeds into Huntington Creek. Even though it's small, it always has water flowing in it. This is called a perennial flow.
Near where Shingle Run joins Huntington Creek, the land is about 977 feet (298 m) above sea level. Where the stream begins, it's higher, at about 1,340 feet (410 m) above sea level. The stream is also about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) west of a lake called Sylvan Lake.
Shingle Run's Watershed
The watershed of Shingle Run covers an area of 1.83 square miles (4.7 km2). A watershed is all the land where water drains into a particular stream or river. Shingle Run's watershed is part of the larger North Branch Susquehanna River drainage area.
Most of Shingle Run, about 92 percent of its length, is on land that is open to the public. The rest, about 8 percent, is on private lands that people can still visit. A lot of the stream runs through Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 206, which is owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
History of Shingle Run
Shingle Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations of places in the United States. The stream has been known by the name Shingle Run since at least 1958. That's when it appeared on a map made by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission.
In 2006, Shingle Run was included in the Luzerne County Natural Areas Inventory. This inventory lists important natural areas in the county. Shingle Run was given a priority rank of 4, with 1 being the most important.
Animals and Plants of Shingle Run
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has named Shingle Run as "Class A Wild Trout Waters." This means it's a very good place for wild brook trout to live and grow naturally. Shingle Run is one of six streams that flow directly into Huntington Creek that have this special designation. Other streams include Mitchler Run and Kitchen Creek.
Many different butterfly species live near Shingle Run. These include the Aphrodite fritillary, the Atlantis fritillary, and the northern pearly-eye. Along the stream, you can find thick forests with tall trees. Common trees in this area are hemlock and yellow birch.
