Elk Fork (Point Pleasant Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Elk Fork near Polard
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A map of the Elk Fork and its watershed
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tyler |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | northeast of Link 1,095 ft (334 m) 39°29′24″N 80°44′10″W / 39.4900809°N 80.7362138°W |
| River mouth | Point Pleasant Creek near Kidwell 682 ft (208 m) 39°32′09″N 80°53′06″W / 39.5359109°N 80.8851050°W |
| Length | 14.8 mi (23.8 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 21.1 sq mi (55 km2) |
| Hydrologic Unit Code | 050302010502 (USGS) |
The Elk Fork is a small river in West Virginia, United States. It is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) long. This river is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. The Elk Fork flows into Point Pleasant Creek.
About the Elk Fork River
The Elk Fork is an important part of a huge river system. Its waters eventually reach the Mississippi River. This happens by flowing into Point Pleasant Creek, then Middle Island Creek, and finally the Ohio River. All these rivers are connected.
The area that the Elk Fork drains is called its watershed. This is the land where all the rain and snowmelt collect and flow into the river. The Elk Fork's watershed covers about 21.1 square miles (55 km2). This area is mostly rural. It is part of the Allegheny Plateau, a hilly region that was never covered by glaciers.
Where the Elk Fork Flows
The entire journey of the Elk Fork, from where it starts to where it ends, is within Tyler County. It begins about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) northeast of a place called Link.
The river then flows generally towards the west-northwest. As it travels, it passes through several small communities. These include Conaway, Iuka, Lonetree, and Polard. The Elk Fork finally joins Point Pleasant Creek from the east, near the community of Kidwell.
