Abram Creek (West Virginia) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Abram Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to North Branch Potomac River
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Mineral Grant
Physical characteristics
Main source	North Fork Lunice Creek divide about 0.1 miles south-southeast of Bismarck, West Virginia 2,920 ft (890 m) 39°12′37″N 079°13′41″W / 39.21028°N 79.22806°W / 39.21028; -79.22806
River mouth	North Branch Potomac River Harrison, West Virginia / Shallmar, Maryland 1,670 ft (510 m) 39°22′45″N 079°12′08″W / 39.37917°N 79.20222°W / 39.37917; -79.20222
Length	18.35 mi (29.53 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally north
River system	Potomac River
Basin size	44.19 square miles (114.5 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Johnnycake Run Right: Little Creek Laurel Run Glade Run Emory Creek
Bridges	US 48, WV 93, Sugar Grove Farm Road, WV 42, Bulldozer Road (x2), Jones Hollow, US 50, WV 2/3, WV 2, WV 2/2

Abram Creek is a stream about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) long. It flows into the North Branch Potomac River. You can find this creek in Grant and Mineral counties. These counties are located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

What's in a Name?

In 1895, a group called the United States Board on Geographic Names officially decided the stream's name would be Abram Creek. However, this creek has been known by a few other names over time.

Some of its past names include:

• Abraham Creek
• Abrahams Creek
• Abram's Creek
• Abrams Creek

Where Does Abram Creek Flow?

Abram Creek starts near a place called Bismarck, West Virginia. It begins about 0.1 miles (0.16 km) south-southeast of Bismarck. This is where the North Fork Lunice Creek divide is.

As it flows, other smaller streams join Abram Creek. These smaller streams are called tributaries. Some of Abram Creek's tributaries include:

• Laurel Run
• Glade Run
• Johnnycake Run
• Emory Creek

Finally, Abram Creek flows into the North Branch Potomac River. This happens near Harrison, West Virginia, which is right across from Shallmar, Maryland.

The Abram Creek Watershed

A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or stream. The Abram Creek watershed covers about 44.19 square miles (114.4 km²).

This area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 43.2 inches (110 cm). A large part of the watershed, about 75.9%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and plants that help keep the water clean.

Maps of Abram Creek

Here are some maps to help you see Abram Creek's path and its watershed.

This map shows the path of Abram Creek.

This map shows the entire area that drains into Abram Creek.