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 5.16 mi (8.30 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Course
Washington Run rises about 1 miles west of Curfew, Pennsylvania, and then flows north and turns east to join the Youghiogheny River across from Layton.
Watershed
Washington Run drains 7.72 square miles (20.0 km2) of area, receives about 41.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 353.54, and is about 51% forested.
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