Townley Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Townley Run |
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Location of Townley Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to West Branch French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Townships | Venango Greenfield |
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| Main source | divide between Townley Run and Sevenmile Creek just east of Greenfield Church 1,450 ft (440 m) 42°07′59″N 079°51′22″W / 42.13306°N 79.85611°W |
| River mouth | West Branch French Creek about 2 miles southwest of Little Hope, Pennsylvania 1,312 ft (400 m) 42°05′03″N 079°51′55″W / 42.08417°N 79.86528°W |
| Length | 3.68 mi (5.92 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 4.71 square miles (12.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Station Road, Williams Road, Wildman Road, and New Road |
Townley Run is a small stream, about 3.68 mi (5.92 km) long, located in Pennsylvania. It is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Townley Run joins the West Branch French Creek. Experts call it a "1st order stream," meaning it's one of the smallest types of streams.
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The Journey of Townley Run
Townley Run begins its journey in Greenfield Township. This area is in the eastern part of Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Where Does it Flow?
From its start, the stream flows towards the southeast. It continues its path until it meets the West Branch French Creek. This meeting point is located southwest of a place called Little Hope, Pennsylvania.
The Land Around Townley Run
The area that Townley Run collects water from is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.71 square miles (12.2 km2) of land.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a giant bowl. All the rain and snow that falls within this area eventually flows into the stream. The land here is part of something called the Erie Drift Plain. This means the landscape was shaped by ancient glaciers.
How Much Rain Does it Get?
The Townley Run watershed gets a good amount of rain each year. On average, it receives about 47.0 inches of precipitation. About 53% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
