Sugar Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sugar Run |
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Location of Sugar Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bruner Run and Blackberry Run divide about 2 miles west of Kaufmann, Pennsylvania 1,545 ft (471 m) 39°54′28″N 079°30′30″W / 39.90778°N 79.50833°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 1 mile north of Holland Hill, Pennsylvania 999 ft (304 m) 39°54′21″N 079°29′20″W / 39.90583°N 79.48889°W |
| Length | 1.01 mi (1.63 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south-southeast |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Sugar Run is a small stream, about 1.01 miles (1.63 km) long, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It's a "first-order tributary," which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger river, in this case, the Youghiogheny River.
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Where Does Sugar Run Begin and End?
Sugar Run starts its journey about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of a place called Kaufmann, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows generally towards the south-southeast.
How Does Sugar Run Connect to Other Rivers?
This little stream eventually joins the much larger Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Holland Hill, Pennsylvania. The Youghiogheny River is part of an even bigger river system, the Monongahela River.
What is the Sugar Run Watershed Like?
The area that Sugar Run drains, called its watershed, covers about 0.73 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). This means all the rain that falls in this area will eventually flow into Sugar Run.
How Much Rain Does the Area Get?
The Sugar Run watershed receives a good amount of rain each year, about 47.0 inches (119 cm). This water helps keep the stream flowing.
What is the Land Around Sugar Run Like?
A large part of the Sugar Run watershed, about 94%, is covered by forests. This is good because forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
