York Run (Georges Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids York Run |
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Location of York Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Georges Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Coal Lick Run divide about 0.75 miles southwest of Chadville, Pennsylvania 1,140 ft (350 m) 39°51′55″N 079°46′06″W / 39.86528°N 79.76833°W |
| River mouth | Georges Creek about 2.5 miles southwest of Smithfield, Pennsylvania 889 ft (271 m) 39°46′54″N 079°50′56″W / 39.78167°N 79.84889°W |
| Length | 5.89 mi (9.48 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 17.16 square miles (44.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Bucklick Road, Shady Side Road, York Run Road, Sleepy Hollow Road, Smithfield Highhouse Road, Smithfield Avenue, Church Street Ext, New Geneva Road, Valley School Road, Old Frame Road |
York Run is a small stream, about 5.89 mi (9.48 km) long. It flows through Fayette County, Pennsylvania. This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger body of water. York Run joins Georges Creek.
Other Names for York Run
Sometimes, streams and rivers have different names over time. York Run has also been known by a couple of other names. These names are "York's Run" and "Yorks Run." They are recorded in a system that tracks geographic names.
Where York Run Flows
York Run starts in Pennsylvania, not far from a place called Chadville. It begins about 0.75 miles southwest of Chadville. From there, the stream flows towards the southwest. After its journey, York Run meets and joins Georges Creek. This meeting point is about 2.5 miles southwest of the town of Smithfield.
The York Run Area
The land area that collects water for York Run is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 17.16 square miles (44.4 km2). The area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 43.3 inches. About 48% of the land in the York Run watershed is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and natural areas around the stream.
