Wilson Run (Sewickley Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wilson Run |
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Location of Wilson Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Sewickley Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
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| Main source | Sherrick Run divide about 0.5 miles northwest of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania 1,175 ft (358 m) 40°10′41″N 079°31′42″W / 40.17806°N 79.52833°W |
| River mouth | Sewickley Creek Paintersville, Pennsylvania 935 ft (285 m) 40°12′36″N 079°36′23″W / 40.21000°N 79.60639°W |
| Length | 5.64 mi (9.08 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 7.42 square miles (19.2 km2) |
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| Bridges | Brook Hollow Road, PA 819, Simpson Hollow Road, Frye Hollow Street, Sportsmen Road, Fry Hollow Road, King Thorne Road, S Center Avenue |
Wilson Run is a small stream, or "run," located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is about 5.64 miles (9.08 km) long. This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger body of water. For Wilson Run, that larger body is Sewickley Creek.
Where Wilson Run Begins and Ends
Wilson Run starts in a place about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) northwest of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. This is where the water first collects to form the stream. From there, it flows mainly towards the northwest. Its journey ends when it joins Sewickley Creek in a town called Paintersville.
The Land Around Wilson Run
The area of land that collects all the water for Wilson Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 7.42 square miles (19.2 km²). This means all the rain and snow that falls on this land eventually flows into Wilson Run. About 51% of this land is covered by forests. The area gets about 41.8 inches (106 cm) of rain and snow each year.
