Perkins Run is a long 2nd order tributary to the

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. The run is named for the Perkins Farm that was located near the mouth.

Course

Perkins Run rises on the South Branch Naamans Creek divide in

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. Perkins Creek then flows southeast to meet the Delaware River about 0.2 miles east of

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Watershed

Perkins Run drains of area, receives about 46.5 in/year of precipitation, has a

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of 458.40 and is about 16.7% forested.

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Watershed

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