Stranahan Run (East Branch Oil Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stranahan Run |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to East Branch Oil Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford Erie |
| City | Spartansburg |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Stranahan Run, Britton Run and unnamed tributary to East Branch Oil Creek about 1.5 miles northwest of Spartansburg, Pennsylvania in State Game Lands #144 1,650 ft (500 m) 41°50′25″N 079°40′06″W / 41.84028°N 79.66833°W |
| River mouth | Clear Lake Spartansburg, Pennsylvania 1,441 ft (439 m) 41°50′14″N 079°43′21″W / 41.83722°N 79.72250°W |
| Length | 1.97 mi (3.17 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast then southeast |
| River system | Allegheny River (Oil Creek) |
| Basin size | 3.04 square miles (7.9 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Clear Lake |
| Bridges | intersection of Earnest Road, PA 89 |
Stranahan Run is a small stream, about 1.97 mi (3.17 km) long. It flows into East Branch Oil Creek. This stream is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
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What is Stranahan Run?
Stranahan Run is a short waterway in Pennsylvania. It is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. In this case, it joins the East Branch Oil Creek.
Where Does Stranahan Run Begin?
Stranahan Run starts in a place called the Britton Run divide. This is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of a town called Spartansburg. The area where it begins is part of State Game Lands #144.
How Does Stranahan Run Flow?
From its start, Stranahan Run flows first towards the northeast. Then, it changes direction and flows southeast. It travels through an area known as the Erie Drift Plain. Finally, the stream reaches Clear Lake, which is in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania. This is where it meets and joins the East Branch Oil Creek.
Understanding the Stranahan Run Watershed
A "watershed" is all the land area where water drains into a specific river or stream. The Stranahan Run watershed is the total area that collects water for this stream.
How Big is the Watershed?
The Stranahan Run watershed covers about 3.04 square miles (7.9 km2) (7.87 square kilometers) of land. This means all the rain and snow that falls on this area will eventually flow into Stranahan Run.
What is the Environment Like?
This area gets a good amount of rain, about 46.8 inches (119 cm) per year. A large part of the watershed, about 47%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and provides homes for wildlife.
Images for kids
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This map shows the path of Stranahan Run.
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This map highlights the entire watershed area of Stranahan Run.
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