Buckeye Creek (West Virginia) facts for kids
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Buckeye Creek east of Smithburg, West Virginia
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Buckeye Creek and its watershed
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Doddridge |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | northeast of Miletus 1,145 ft (349 m) 39°14′44″N 80°33′52″W / 39.2456437°N 80.5645416°W |
| River mouth | Middle Island Creek Smithburg 794 ft (242 m) 39°17′03″N 80°43′41″W / 39.2842512°N 80.7281587°W |
| Length | 12.7 mi (20.4 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 39.1 sq mi (101 km2) |
| Hydrologic Unit Code | 050302010402 (USGS) |
Buckeye Creek is a small river, or tributary, located in north-central West Virginia, United States. It flows for about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) before joining Middle Island Creek. This creek is part of a larger watershed that eventually leads to the Mississippi River. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake. Buckeye Creek helps drain an area of about 39.1 square miles (101 km2) in a rural part of the Allegheny Plateau.
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Where Does Buckeye Creek Flow?
Buckeye Creek flows entirely within Doddridge County. It starts near the border of Doddridge and Harrison counties. This starting point is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) northeast of a small community called Miletus.
Journey Through Communities
As Buckeye Creek travels, it generally flows towards the west-northwest. It passes through several small, unincorporated communities. These include Miletus, Zinnia, Nina, and Sherwood.
Following the Creek
After passing Sherwood, the creek runs alongside U.S. Route 50. It also follows the North Bend Rail Trail. This trail is a popular spot for walking and biking. Finally, Buckeye Creek meets another stream called the Meathouse Fork. Together, they form Middle Island Creek in the community of Smithburg.
What's in a Name?
According to the Geographic Names Information System, Buckeye Creek has also been known by another name in the past. People sometimes called it "Buckey Fork." This shows how names for natural places can sometimes change over time!
