Taylor Run (Slippery Rock Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Taylor Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Slippery Rock Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lawrence Mercer |
| Townships | Plain Grove Scott Springfield |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Slippery Rock Creek and Neshannock Creek about 1 mile NE of Drake, Pennsylvania 1,340 ft (410 m) 41°07′15″N 80°10′24″W / 41.12083°N 80.17333°W |
| River mouth | Slippery Rock Creek about 1 mile NE of Harlansburg, Pennsylvania 1,075 ft (328 m) 41°01′44″N 80°09′28″W / 41.02889°N 80.15778°W |
| Length | 8.35 mi (13.44 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south |
| River system | Beaver River |
| Basin size | 12.96 square miles (33.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Old Ash Road (x2), McConahy Road, Georgetown Road, Reese Road, Elliott Mills Lane, Harlansburg Road (PA 108) |
Taylor Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, located in western Pennsylvania. It flows into a larger stream called Slippery Rock Creek.
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Where Does Taylor Run Start and End?
Taylor Run begins in the southern part of Mercer County. This is near a place called Drake, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows south.
The stream then enters Lawrence County. It finally joins Slippery Rock Creek. This meeting point is upstream from Harlansburg, Pennsylvania.
How Long is Taylor Run?
Taylor Run is about 8.35 miles (13.44 kilometers) long. It's a relatively small stream. Its water comes from an area of about 12.96 square miles (33.57 square kilometers). This area is called its watershed.
What's the Land Like Around the Stream?
The land around Taylor Run is used for different things. About 60% of the area is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms nearby.
Around 30% of the land is covered by forests. The remaining part is used for other purposes. This mix of land uses affects the stream.
Part of a Bigger Water System
Taylor Run is a small part of a much larger water system. It flows into Slippery Rock Creek. Slippery Rock Creek then flows into the Beaver River. The Beaver River eventually joins the Ohio River.
Bridges You Might See
Several roads cross over Taylor Run. These bridges help people travel around the area. Some of the roads with bridges over Taylor Run include:
- Old Ash Road (it crosses the stream twice)
- McConahy Road
- Georgetown Road
- Reese Road
- Elliott Mills Lane
- Harlansburg Road (also known as PA 108)
