Georges Creek (Monongahela River tributary)

Georges Creek is a 17.57 mi (28.28 km) long 4th order tributary to the Monongahela River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Georges Creek
Tributary to Monongahela River
Location of Georges Creek mouth
Georges Creek (Monongahela River tributary) (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyFayette
Physical characteristics
Sourceconfluence of Askon and White Rock Hollows
 • locationabout 0.5 miles east of Fairchance, Pennsylvania[1]
 • coordinates39°49′46″N 079°42′00″W[2]
 • elevation1,200 ft (370 m)[1]
MouthMonongahela River
 • location
New Geneva, Pennsylvania[1]
 • coordinates
39°47′10″N 079°54′58″W[2]
 • elevation
763 ft (233 m)[2]
Length17.57 mi (28.28 km)[3]
Basin size64.87 square miles (168.0 km2)[4]
Discharge 
 • locationMonongahela River
 • average95.35 cu ft/s (2.700 m3/s) at mouth with Monongahela River[4]
Basin features
Progressiongenerally southwest
River systemMonongahela River
Tributaries 
 • leftCave Hollow
Mountain Creek
Hope Hollow
 • rightMuddy Run
York Run
War Branch

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:[2]

  • George Creek
  • George's Creek
  • Georges Run

Course

Georges Creek forms at the confluence of Askon Hollow and White Oak Hollow about 0.5 miles east of Fairchance in Fayette County. Georges Creek then flows southwesterly to meet the Monongahela River at New Geneva, Pennsylvania.[1]

Watershed

Georges Creek drains 64.87 square miles (168.0 km2) of area, receives about 44.9 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 370.59, and has an average water temperature of 10.50 °C.[4] The watershed is 58% forested.[4]

Additional Images
Course of Georges Creek (Monongahela River tributary) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Watershed of Georges Creek (Monongahela River tributary) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
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References
  1. "Georges Creek Topo Map, Fayette County PA (Masontown Area)". TopoZone. Locality, LLC. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  2. "GNIS Detail - Georges Creek". geonames.usgs.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  3. "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  4. "Georges Creek Watershed Report". Waters Geoviewer. US EPA. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
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