Pond Creek (West Virginia) facts for kids
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Pond Creek northwest of Flinn in 2010
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Pond Creek and its watershed in Wood and Jackson counties, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Wood, Jackson |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | south of Rockport 978 ft (298 m) 39°03′02″N 81°33′22″W / 39.0506351°N 81.5562353°W |
| River mouth | Ohio River Pond Creek 561 ft (171 m) 39°05′38″N 81°44′38″W / 39.0939671°N 81.7440201°W |
| Length | 16 mi (26 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 43 sq mi (110 km2) |
Pond Creek is a small stream in West Virginia, United States. It flows into the Ohio River. A stream that flows into a larger river is called a tributary. Pond Creek is about 16 miles (26 km) long.
This creek is part of a larger water system. All the land that drains water into a river is called its watershed. Pond Creek's watershed covers about 43 square miles (110 km²). This area is part of the Mississippi River watershed.
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Where Does Pond Creek Flow?
Pond Creek flows mostly through the southern part of Wood County. Its watershed also includes a small part of northern Jackson County.
Starting Point and Journey
The creek begins south of a place called Rockport. From there, it flows generally toward the west and northwest. Along its path, it passes through several small communities. These include Lowdell, Jerrys Run, and Flinn.
Where Pond Creek Ends
Pond Creek briefly enters Jackson County near Flinn. It also enters Jackson County again close to where it meets the Ohio River. The creek finally flows into the Ohio River at a community also named Pond Creek. This spot is right on the border between Jackson and Wood counties.
What is Little Pond Creek?
Downstream from Flinn, Pond Creek gets water from another smaller stream. This stream is called Little Pond Creek. Little Pond Creek joins Pond Creek from the south.
Little Pond Creek's Path
Little Pond Creek flows mostly through Jackson County. It travels northwest through communities like Willowdale and Topins Grove before joining Pond Creek.
What is the Land Around Pond Creek Like?
The land around Pond Creek is mostly covered by trees. About 82% of the Pond Creek watershed is forest. Most of these trees are deciduous, which means they lose their leaves in the fall.
The rest of the land, about 18%, is used for farming. This includes areas for pasture (where animals graze) and other types of agriculture.
