Smith Cabin Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Smith Cabin Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | unnamed pond in western Colley Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| River mouth | North Branch Mehoopany Creek in Colley Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania at Colley 1,460 ft (450 m) 41°31′36″N 76°17′01″W / 41.5267°N 76.2836°W |
| Length | 1.6 mi (2.6 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | North Branch Mehoopany Creek → Mehoopany Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 1.45 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
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Smith Cabin Run is a small stream located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It flows into the North Branch Mehoopany Creek. This stream is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) long and runs through Colley Township. The area of land that drains into it, called its watershed, covers about 1.45 square miles (3.8 km2). Smith Cabin Run flows steeply, mostly through forests. It starts at a small, unnamed pond and even has a 20-foot (6.1 m) waterfall on one of its smaller branches.
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Where Smith Cabin Run Flows
Smith Cabin Run begins in a small, unnamed pond. This pond is in western Colley Township, close to the border with Cherry Township. The stream first flows northeast for a short distance. Then, it enters a valley and turns to flow east.
After flowing east for a while, its valley gets wider. Here, two smaller, unnamed streams join Smith Cabin Run from its right side. The stream then reaches the lowest part of its valley. It turns northeast again and soon meets the North Branch Mehoopany Creek. Smith Cabin Run joins the North Branch Mehoopany Creek about 10.28 miles (16.54 km) before that creek reaches its own end.
Water Quality of the Stream
Smith Cabin Run is considered a healthy stream and is not listed as having polluted water. In a study done in August 2001, the stream was mostly dry. Water was found only in one small pool. On that day, the air temperature was 21.0 °C (69.8 °F). The water in the stream pool was measured at 16.7 °C (62.1 °F).
During the same study in 2001, scientists checked the water quality. About 0.62 miles (1.00 km) upstream from where it meets the North Branch Mehoopany Creek, the water's pH was 7.0. This means it was neutral, not too acidic or too basic. The water's hardness was 41 milligrams per liter (0.041 oz/cu ft).
Land and Rocks Around the Stream
The land near where Smith Cabin Run ends is about 1,460 feet (450 m) above sea level. Near where the stream starts, its source, the land is much higher, at about 2,192 feet (668 m) above sea level. This big difference in height means Smith Cabin Run is a "high-gradient" stream. It drops quickly, falling about 89.2 meters per kilometer (471 ft/mi) for every kilometer it flows.
The stream generally flows towards the east. There is a waterfall on one of the smaller streams that flows into Smith Cabin Run. This waterfall is about 600 feet (180 m) from the closest road. The waterfall is about 20 feet (6.1 m) tall. It doesn't have a lot of water flowing over it unless there has been heavy rain. The area around the stream also includes an unnamed pond and parts of Briskey Mountain.
Watershed and Wildlife
The watershed of Smith Cabin Run covers an area of 1.45 square miles (3.8 km2). The entire stream is located within the Colley quadrangle, which is a map area used by the United States Geological Survey. It joins the North Branch Mehoopany Creek in Colley.
Most of the land in the Smith Cabin Run watershed is covered by forests. About 69 percent of the stream's length is within 100 meters (330 ft) of a road. All of the stream is within 300 meters (980 ft) of a road. In the year 2000, about 4 people lived in each square kilometer (10 people per square mile) of the watershed.
Wild trout naturally live and reproduce in Smith Cabin Run. They can be found from where the stream starts all the way to its mouth. Because of this, the stream is officially called a Coldwater Fishery. This means its cold, clean water is perfect for trout.
History and Fun Activities
Smith Cabin 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. Its special ID number in the system is 1187856.
Biologists from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission visited Smith Cabin Run in August 2001. At that time, they did not find any fish habitats in the stream. However, in May 2014, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission held a meeting. They discussed adding Smith Cabin Run, along with other streams, to their list of streams where wild trout live.
A part of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 66 is located within the watershed of Smith Cabin Run. These game lands are public areas where people can enjoy outdoor activities like hunting and hiking.
