Laurel Run (Mill Creek)
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Laurel Run in the late 1800s or early 1900s
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| Other name(s) | Laurel Run Creek |
| Basin features | |
| Main source | mountain in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania between 2,000 and 2,020 feet (610 and 620 m) |
| River mouth | Mill Creek in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 548 ft (167 m) 41°15′40″N 75°51′22″W / 41.26113°N 75.85612°WCoordinates: 41°15′40″N 75°51′22″W / 41.26113°N 75.85612°W |
| Progression | Mill Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 12.8 sq mi (33 km2) |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) |
Laurel Run (also known as Laurel Run Creek) is a tributary of Mill Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 7.6 miles (12.2 km) long and flows through Bear Creek Township, Laurel Run, Plains Township, and Wilkes-Barre. The watershed of the stream has an area of 12.8 square miles (33 km2). It is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and part of it is inhabited by wild trout. Various mills were built on the stream in the 19th century and it was also historically used as a water supply. A number of bridges have also been built across it.
Laurel Run begins on a mountain, called Rui Wang, in Bear Creek Township. It flows northeast for a few tenths of a mile before turning northwest and entering a deep valley. The stream then flows north-northwest for more than a mile, entering the borough of Laurel Run. It then enters another valley and turns northeast for a few miles, entering Plains Township. In Plains Township, it receives its only named tributary, Deep Hollow. The stream then turns north and begins flowing near Pennsylvania Route 115 as its valley becomes much narrower. After a short distance, it turns north-northeast and then turns west-northwest, passing through Meadow Run Lake and crossing Interstate 81/Pennsylvania Route 309 and Pennsylvania Route 115. A short distance further downstream, it crosses Pennsylvania Route 315 and enters Wilkes-Barre. After a few tenths of a mile, it turns east for several tenths of a mile. The stream then turns northwest and reaches its confluence with Mill Creek after a few tenths of a mile.
Laurel Run joins Mill Creek 0.70 miles (1.13 km) upstream of its mouth.
Laurel Run has one named tributary, which is known as Deep Hollow. Deep Hollow joins Laurel Run 3.84 miles (6.18 km) upstream of its mouth. Its watershed has an area of 1.45 square miles (3.8 km2).
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