Wolf Run (Tohickon Creek tributary) facts for kids
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 Wolf Run
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Bedminster |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 380 feet (120 m) 40°25′30″N 75°11′19″W / 40.42500°N 75.18861°W |
| River mouth | 282 feet (86 m) 40°26′33″N 75°9′41″W / 40.44250°N 75.16139°W |
| Length | 1.73 miles (2.78 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Wolf Run → Tohickon Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Basin size | 1.16 square miles (3.0 km2) |
| Bridges | Creamery Road Haas Court Rolling Hills Road |
| Slope | 56.65 feet per mile (10.729 m/km) |
Wolf Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It flows into the Tohickon Creek.
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What are the Facts About Wolf Run?
Wolf Run is entirely within Bedminster Township. Its official identification number is 1191669. The stream is about 1.73 feet (0.53 m) long. The area of land that drains into Wolf Run, called its watershed, is about 1.16 square miles (3.0 km2).
Where Does Wolf Run Begin and End?
Wolf Run starts at an elevation of about 380 feet (120 m). It flows into the Tohickon Creek at an elevation of 282 feet (86 m). This meeting point is very close to where two other streams, Mink Run and Deer Run, also join the Tohickon Creek. The stream drops about 56.65 feet per mile (10.729 m/km) on average, which means it flows downhill pretty steadily.
Where Does Wolf Run Flow?
Wolf Run begins in Bedminster Township. This is just north of Pennsylvania Route 113 (Bedminster Road), near the village of Bedminster. The stream flows mostly northeast in a fairly straight line until it reaches the Tohickon Creek.
What is the Ground Like Around Wolf Run?
Wolf Run flows through an area known as the Brunswick Formation. This area is part of the Newark Basin, which was formed a very long time ago during the Jurassic and Triassic periods.
What Rocks Can You Find?
The rocks in this area include mudstone and siltstone. You can also find reddish-brown, green, and brown shale. Some of the minerals found here are red and dark-gray argillite and hornfels.
What Bridges Cross Wolf Run?
Several roads have bridges that cross over Wolf Run:
- Rolling Hills Road
- Haas Court
- Creamery Road
