Youghiogheny River
The Youghiogheny River , or the Yough (pronounced Yok ) for short, is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed August 15, 2011 tributary of the Monongahela River in the U.S. states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. It drains an area on the west side of the Allegheny Mountains northward into Pennsylvania, providing a small watershed in extreme western Maryland into the tributaries of the Mississippi River. Youghiogheny is a Lenape word meaning "a stream flowing in a contrary direction". Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: * Gawgawgamie, Ohio Gani River, Roonanetto, Yanghyanghgain, Yaughvaughani, Yauyougaine River, Yawyawganey, Yawyougaine River, Yeoyogani, Yochio Geni, Yoghioghenny River, Yogyogany River, Yohioganey, Yohogany, Youghiogeny River, Youghogania, Youghyaughye, Youghyoghgyina River, Yoxhio geni River, Yoxhiogany, Yoxh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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United States
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United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization's work spans the disciplines of biology, geography, geology, and hydrology. The USGS is a fact-finding research organization with no regulatory responsibility. The agency was founded on March 3, 1879. The USGS is a bureau of the United States Department of the Interior; it is that department's sole scientific agency. The USGS employs approximately 8,670 people and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The USGS also has major offices near Lakewood, Colorado, at the Denver Federal Center, and Menlo Park, California. The current motto of the USGS, in use since August 1997, is "science for a changing world". The agency's previous slogan, adopted on the occasion of its hundredt ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dunbar Creek
Dunbar Creek is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map , accessed August 15, 2011 stream in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, flowing into the Youghiogheny River at Connellsville. The creek is a noted trout stream, with a popular fly fishing only section on its upper portions. The Pennsylvania Fish Commission stocks the stream with brown and brook trout. There are some native brook trout located in its headwaters. The Budinsky hole is a popular fishing spot on the stream.Frye, BobDunbar Creek Survey Brings Surprise August 2006, pittsburghlive.com Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: *New Haven and Dunber Creek Course Dunbar Creek rises in a pond at Jumonville, Pennsylvania, and then flows northerly along the west side of Chestnut Ridge to join the Youghiogheny River at Connellsville Connellsville is a city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United S ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Morgan Run (Youghiogheny River Tributary)
Morgan Run is a long 2nd order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: *Laurel Run Course Morgan Run rises about 2.5 miles west of Holland Hill, Pennsylvania, and then flows north-northwest to join the Youghiogheny River at Indian Creek. Watershed Morgan Run drains of area, receives about 48.4 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 341.94, and is about 53% forested. Natural history Morgan Run is the location of Middle Morgan Run BDA. The oak-dominated slopes along Morgan Run provide habitat for an animal species of special concern. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... Referen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Johnson Run (Youghiogheny River Tributary)
Johnson Run is a long 1st order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Course Johnson Run rises about west of the community of Mill Run, and then flows south and turns east to join the Youghiogheny River about southwest of Mill Run. Watershed Johnson Run drains of area, receives about 46.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 317.21, and is about 95% forested. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Tributaries of the Youghiogheny River Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Fayette County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bruner Run
Bruner Run is a long 1st order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. This is the only stream of this name in the United States. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: *Haney Run Course Bruner Run rises about 4 miles west-southwest of Stewarton, Pennsylvania, and then flows north and turns east to join the Youghiogheny River about 0.5 miles northwest of Stewarton. Watershed Bruner Run drains of area, receives about 48.4 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 332.58, and is about 96% forested. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Tributaries of the Youghiogheny River Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sugar Run (Youghiogheny River Tributary)
Sugar Run is a long 1st order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Course Sugar Run rises about 2 miles west of Kaufmann, Pennsylvania, and then flows south-southeast to join the Youghiogheny River about 1 mile north of Holland Hill. Watershed Sugar Run drains of area, receives about 47.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 347.83, and is about 94% forested. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Tributaries of the Youghiogheny River Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Fayette County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jonathan Run (Youghiogheny River Tributary)
Joanthan Run is a long 2nd order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: *Jonathans Run Course Jonathan Run rises about 2 miles west of Kaufmann, Pennsylvania, and then flows northeast to join the Youghiogheny River about 1 mile north of Deer Lake. Watershed Jonathan Run drains of area, receives about 50.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 343.71, and is about 94% forested. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Tributaries of the Youghiogheny River Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Fayette County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cucumber Run (Youghiogheny River Tributary)
Cucumber Run is a long 3rd order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Course Cucumber Run rises about 2 miles southeast of Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, and then flows northeast to join the Youghiogheny River about 0.25 miles southeast of Ohiopyle. Watershed Cucumber Run drains of area, receives about 51.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 350.68, and is about 85% forested. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Tributaries of the Youghiogheny River Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Fayette County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Meadow Run (Youghiogheny River Tributary)
Meadow Run is a long 4th order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: *Great Meadow Run Course Meadow Run rises about 1 mile northeast of Washington Springs, Pennsylvania, and then flows southeast and northeast to join the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle. Watershed Meadow Run drains of area, receives about 50.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 376.51, and is about 82% forested. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Tributaries of the Youghiogheny River Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Fayette County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ramcat Run
Ramcat Run is a long 1st order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Course Ramcat Run rises about 1.5 miles southeast of Sugar Loaf Knob, and then flows east to join the Youghiogheny River at Huston. Watershed Ramcat Run drains of area, receives about 48.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 350.74, and is about 94% forested. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Tributaries of the Youghiogheny River Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Fayette County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hen Run (Youghiogheny River Tributary)
Hen Run is a long 1st order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Course Hen Run rises about 2 miles west of Confluence, Pennsylvania, and then flows east to join the Youghiogheny River at Confluence. Watershed Hen Run drains of area, receives about 47.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 328.98, and is about 72% forested. See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Tributaries of the Youghiogheny River Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Fayette County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |