Barkers Creek facts for kids
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Barkers Creek and its watershed in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wyoming |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | eastern Wyoming County 3,477 ft (1,060 m) 37°30′52″N 81°13′40″W / 37.5145603°N 81.2278771°W |
| River mouth | Guyandotte River northwest of Tralee 1,381 ft (421 m) 37°33′40″N 81°24′30″W / 37.5612252°N 81.4084362°W |
| Length | 8.0 mi (12.9 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 36.85 sq mi (95.4 km2) |
Barkers Creek is a small river, or a tributary, in southern West Virginia, United States. It is about 8 miles (13 km) long. This creek flows into the larger Guyandotte River.
Through the Guyandotte and Ohio rivers, Barkers Creek is part of a huge watershed. This means all the water from its area eventually flows into the Mississippi River. The creek drains an area of about 37 square miles (96 km²). This area is a rural part of the Allegheny Plateau, which was not shaped by glaciers.
About Barkers Creek
Where Barkers Creek Flows
Barkers Creek and all the land it drains are located in southeastern Wyoming County. The creek starts in the very eastern part of Wyoming County. This is near where Wyoming, Raleigh, and Mercer counties meet. It begins about 3 miles (5 km) northeast of a place called Arista.
First, Barkers Creek flows west. Then, it turns and flows northwest. It passes through small communities like Bud, Alpoca, and Tralee. The creek joins the Guyandotte River from the south. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) northwest of Tralee. It is also about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Itmann. A road called West Virginia Route 10 runs alongside the lower part of the creek.
What's Around Barkers Creek?
In 1992, experts from the United States Geological Survey studied the land around Barkers Creek. They found that most of the area, about 94%, was covered by forests. About 2% of the land was used for farming. Another 2% was used for businesses or mining activities.
