Rachel Carson Run

For other uses, see Rachel Carson (disambiguation).

Rachel Carson Run
Location
CountryUnited States
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates40°39′32″N 79°42′15″W / 40.65889°N 79.70417°W / 40.65889; -79.70417[1]
Mouth 
 • coordinates
40°38′56″N 79°41′28″W / 40.64889°N 79.69111°W / 40.64889; -79.69111[1]
 • elevation
748 ft (228 m)[1]
Length1.4 mi (2.3 km)
Basin features
River systemAllegheny River

Rachel Carson Run is a 1.4-mile (2.3 km) long tributary of the Allegheny River located in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

Rachel Carson Run flows through Harrison Hills Park and joins the Allegheny River within Harrison Township.

The stream is named after ecologist Rachel Carson.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Rachel Carson Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-03-15.


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