Lick Run is a tributary of Little Fishing Creek in Lycoming County and Columbia County, in Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 5.2 miles (8.4 km) long and flows through Jordan Township in Lycoming County and Pine Township, in Columbia County.[1] The watershed of the stream has an area of 4.40 square miles (11.4 km2). The entire drainage basin is considered to be a Coldwater Fishery and a portion of the stream is considered to be Class A Wild Trout Waters. At least one bridge crosses the stream.
| Lick Run | |
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.JPG) Lick Run in its lower reaches | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | valley in Jordan Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania |
| • elevation | between 1,240 and 1,260 ft (380 and 380 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Little Fishing Creek in Pine Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
• coordinates | 41°09′22″N 76°31′13″W / 41.15609°N 76.52026°W |
• elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Length | 5.2 mi (8.4 km) |
| Basin size | 4.40 sq mi (11.4 km2) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Little Fishing Creek → Fishing Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
Course
editLick Run begins in a valley in Jordan Township, Lycoming County. It flows nearly due south for almost a mile, in the process exiting Jordan Township and Lycoming County.[1]
Upon exiting Lycoming County, Lick Run enters Pine Township, Columbia County. In this township, the stream turns south-southwest and its valley deepens. After nearly a mile, it crosses Pennsylvania Route 42 and turns nearly due south, flowing very closely parallel to Pennsylvania Route 42. The stream continues south for several miles, receiving a number of unnamed tributaries. It eventually turns south-southeast and crosses Pennsylvania Route 42. A short distance further downstream, the stream reaches its confluence with Little Fishing Creek.[1]
Lick Run joins Little Fishing Creek 12.02 miles (19.34 km) upstream of its mouth.[2]
Geography and hydrology
editThe elevation near the mouth of Lick Run is 705 feet (215 m) above sea level.[3] The elevation of the stream's source is between 1,240 feet (380 m) and 1,260 feet (380 m).[1]
The concentration of alkalinity in Lick Run is 16 milligrams per liter.[4]
Watershed
editThe watershed of Lick Run has an area of 4.40 square miles (11.4 km2).[2] The stream is in the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Lairdsville.[3] The community of Sereno is in the vicinity of the stream.[5]
History and etymology
editLick Run was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. Its identifier in the Geographic Names Information System is 1179300.[6]
A prestressed box beam bridge carrying Pennsylvania Route 42 over Lick Run was built in 1987. It is 1.25 miles (2.01 km) north of the community of Iola and is 44.0 feet (13.4 m) long.[7]
Lick Run is named after a natural salt lick in its vicinity.[5]
Biology
editLick Run is considered by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to be Class A Wild Trout Waters between its headwaters and the junction of T-645 and Pennsylvania Route 42. This stretch of the stream is 2.2 miles (3.5 km) long. It is inhabited by brook trout.[4] The stream is also considered to be a Coldwater Fishery throughout its entire drainage basin.[8]
See also
edit- West Branch Run, next tributary of Little Fishing Creek going downstream
- Wolfhouse Run, next tributary of Little Fishing Creek going upstream
- List of tributaries of Fishing Creek (North Branch Susquehanna River)
References
edit- ^ a b c d United States Geological Survey, The National Map Viewer, archived from the original on March 29, 2012, retrieved October 28, 2014
- ^ a b Pennsylvania Gazetteer of Streams (PDF), November 2, 2001, retrieved October 28, 2014
- ^ a b Topographic Map Stream Features in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, archived from the original on July 28, 2014, retrieved October 28, 2014
- ^ a b Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (December 16, 2013), Class A Wild Trout Waters (PDF), p. 17, retrieved October 28, 2014
- ^ a b Walter M. Brasch (1984), Columbia County Place Names, p. 129
- ^ Geographic Names Information System, Feature Detail Report for: Lick Run, retrieved October 28, 2014
- ^ Columbia County, retrieved October 28, 2014
- ^ Chapter § 93.9k. Stream Classification list (Modified to include only Columbia County Streams- Dec 07) Susquehanna River Basin in Pennsylvania (PDF), archived from the original (PDF) on January 18, 2015, retrieved October 28, 2014