Creeks in Pocahontas

 

The sources contain extensive information about numerous creeks in Pocahontas County, often detailing their locations, lengths, drainage areas, and historical significance. Here is a summary of some of the creeks mentioned:

Specific Creeks and Their Characteristics:

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  Anthony Creek: The largest tributary of the Greenbrier River, with its source near the Pocahontas County line in Greenbrier County. The North Fork of Anthony Creek heads on Beaver Lick Mountain, flowing south to join Anthony Creek at Neola.
• Back Creek: A proposed pumped storage project by Virginia Electric and Power Co., is planned for Back Creek. Back Creek was also referred to as "Muddy Creek".
• Beaver Creek: Made up of two branches, the southern branch heading on the west side of Beaver Lick Mountain and the northern branch on the east side of Buckley Mountain, joining the Greenbrier River at Violet. It was named for the beavers that once inhabited it.
• Black Run: A small branch of the North Fork Creek, locally known as Block Run. It has a total fall of 1085 feet and a rate of fall per mile of 332.2 feet.
• Brush Run: A small branch entering the Greenbrier River at Boyer Station. It served as a natural outlet for timber. A railroad once operated along the creek.
• Bruffey Creek: Named after pioneer John Bruffey, with a total fall of 1400 feet and a rate of fall per mile of 358.9 feet.
• Chicken House Run: A small branch named from a method used to catch foxes. A small chicken house with traps was used to entice the animals.
• Clover Lick Creek: Has its course in two forks, between Cay Knob and Clover Lick Mountain. The creek joins the Greenbrier River.
• Deer Creek: The old mill is located on Deer Creek. A railroad was built on the waters of Deer Creek. The North Fork of Deer Creek, originally named Cartmills Creek, is a cold stream that was known for its mountain brook trout.
• Dry Creek: A tributary of the West Fork of the Cheat River.
• Galford Creek: The headwaters of Sitlington Creek, with two branches, one known as the Big Spring Branch. It was logged by the North Fork Lumber Company and the Red Wood Lumber Company.
• Gauley River: The river's drainage is of minor importance to Pocahontas County, except for the fact that the source of the river is within the bounds of the county. The Gauley has three forks, the North, South, and Middle Forks, which unite at Three Forks of Gauley at the Randolph-Webster county line. The river has an entire length of 104 miles with a total fall of 3,352 feet.
• Hills Creek: Sinks beneath Droop Mountain and emerges in the head of Locust Creek. It has a total fall of 1525 feet, with a rate of fall of 131.8 feet and a drainage basin of 31.60 square miles.
• Indian Draft: A small branch flowing south to connect with Stony Creek at Campbell Town. The area was used as a travel route by Native Americans.
• Island Lick Run: Flows into the Greenbrier River near Kennison, with a rate of fall of 146.1 feet per mile. It is located within Watoga State Park.
• Knapp Creek: A creek where land grants were surveyed. It was named in honor of a man named Knapp. It flows through a gorge between Minnehaha Springs and the town of Huntersville.
• Laurel Creek: A branch of the Greenbrier River. There are multiple branches named Laurel Creek, or Little Laurel Creek.
• Leatherbark Creek: A tributary of the Greenbrier River. It has a rapid fall, averaging 368.9 feet per mile.
• Little Thorn Creek: Contains the first small artificial lake in the county. It has a total length of 3.4 miles and a rate of fall per mile of 94.1 feet.
• Locust Creek: A short run with a considerable volume of water, with a slight fall. It is a continuation of Hills Creek.
• Monday Lick Run: Heads near the top of Buckley Mountain, flowing westward to the Greenbrier River.
• North Fork Creek: (also known as Warwick Creek) Originally named Cartmills Creek.
• Rock Run: Flows into the Greenbrier River and is located within Watoga State Park.
• Shock Run: Formerly called Buzzard Creek, it flows into the Galford Creek. It has a total fall of 1380 feet and a fall of 358.3 feet per mile.
• Sitlington Creek: Flows in a southwest direction to Michael Mountain. It is the third largest stream flowing into the Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County.
• Stamping Creek: Has its source in three small branches on the west side of Cranberry Mountain. It flows south, and enters the Greenbrier River near Seebert. The name is derived from an area where animals gathered, called the "Stamping Ground".
• Stevens Hole Run: A small stream that flows south to the Greenbrier River.
• Stony Run: The largest branch that flows into Galford Creek. It has a total fall of 1400 feet and a rate of fall of 424.2 feet per mile.
• Still House Run: A small run flowing into the Greenbrier River.
• Sunday Lick Run: Heads near the top of Buckley Mountain, flowing westward to the Greenbrier River.
• Swago Creek: Originates from springs high in the Swago Mountain and Daye Mountain. It has a natural bridge.
• Thorn Creek: Gives rise near the watershed of Thorny Creek and flows north to connect with Sitlington Creek. It has a total fall of 900 feet, with a rate of fall of 150 feet per mile.

General Information about Creeks:

• Drainage: The fountain streams of the Greenbrier River form the drainage system. Many mountains and valleys lead toward the Greenbrier River.
• Steepness: The streams are swift and generally cut downward.
• Tributaries: Many creeks have multiple small tributaries.

This list is not exhaustive, but it represents many of the creeks mentioned in the sources and provides a comprehensive view of their significance in the natural landscape of Pocahontas County.