Washington Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washington Run |
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Location of Washington Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Borough | Perryopolis |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Crabapple Run divide about 1 mile west of Curfew, Pennsylvania 1,080 ft (330 m) 40°02′38″N 079°46′42″W / 40.04389°N 79.77833°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River across the Youighiogheny River from Layton, Pennsylvania 798 ft (243 m) 40°09′19″N 079°43′44″W / 40.15528°N 79.72889°W |
| Length | 5.16 mi (8.30 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north and east |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 7.72 square miles (20.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Fayette City Road, Tony Row Road, Quaker Church Road (x2), PA 51, Liberty Street, Cemetery Road, Layton Road (x2) |
Washington Run is a small stream, also called a "run," located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It flows for about 5.16 miles (8.30 kilometers). This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger river. Washington Run joins the Youghiogheny River.
Washington Run: A Pennsylvania Stream
Washington Run is an important part of the water system in southwestern Pennsylvania. It helps carry water from the land into bigger rivers. This stream is considered a "second-order" tributary. This means it's formed when two smaller, "first-order" streams (which don't have other streams flowing into them) join together.
Where Does It Start and End?
Washington Run begins in a place called the Crabapple Run divide. This is about one mile (1.6 kilometers) west of a town named Curfew, Pennsylvania. At its start, the stream is about 1,080 feet (329 meters) above sea level.
From its source, Washington Run flows mainly north. Then, it turns and flows east. Its journey ends when it flows into the Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is across the river from a small community called Layton. At its mouth, the stream is about 798 feet (243 meters) above sea level.
What's a Watershed?
Every stream and river has a "watershed." A watershed is all the land area where rain and snowmelt drain into that specific stream or river. Washington Run's watershed covers about 7.72 square miles (20.0 square kilometers).
This area gets about 41.9 inches (106 centimeters) of rain and snow each year. A large part of the watershed, about 51%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and prevent soil from washing away.
