McKim Creek (West Virginia) facts for kids
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McKim Creek near its mouth in Union Mills
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A map of McKim Creek and its watershed
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Tyler, Pleasants |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | near McKim, Tyler County 990 ft (300 m) 39°23′27″N 80°56′09″W / 39.3909121°N 80.9359413°W |
| River mouth | Middle Island Creek Union Mills, Pleasants County 607 ft (185 m) 39°23′27″N 81°08′18″W / 39.3909094°N 81.1384453°W |
| Length | 20.4 mi (32.8 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 37.3 sq mi (97 km2) |
| Hydrologic Unit Code | 050302010508 (USGS) |
McKim Creek is a small river, also called a tributary, located in northwestern West Virginia in the United States. It flows into Middle Island Creek, which then joins the Ohio River. This means McKim Creek is part of the huge Mississippi River system, helping to drain water from a large area.
What is McKim Creek?
McKim Creek is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) long. It helps drain an area of about 37.3 square miles (97 km2). This area is part of the Allegheny Plateau, a high, flat region that was not covered by glaciers a long time ago.
Where Does McKim Creek Start and End?
McKim Creek begins its journey just east of a place called McKim in Tyler County. From there, it flows mostly west.
As it travels, the creek passes through several small communities:
- McKim
- Plum Run (both in Tyler County)
- Hebron (in Pleasants County)
Finally, McKim Creek flows into Middle Island Creek at a community called Union Mills. This meeting point is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) upstream from where Middle Island Creek joins the Ohio River in St. Marys.
What's in a Name?
Did you know that McKim Creek has also been known by another name? Historically, people sometimes called it "McKim's Fork." This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of names for places in the United States.
