[2] The watershed of Paddy Run is relatively mountainous and is situated on the Salem coal basins.

However, due to the high speed of its waters, it does not deposit significant amounts of drift along its course.

[4] Paddy Run is entirely within the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Shickshinny.

[6] In the late 1800s, the mouth of Paddy Run was on the Pennsylvania Canal at the Salem Coal Breakers.

[1] Susquehanna Haul & Drilling, LLC has a permit to reprocess anthracite refuse in Salem Township and Shickshinny, with Paddy Run being the receiving stream for the operation's waste.