Buffalo Creek (Ohio River Tributary)

picture info	Buffalo Creek (Ohio River Tributary) Buffalo Creek is a stream in the U.S. states of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It rises in East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Its tributaries are Brushy Run, Mill Run, Indian Camp Run, Buck Run, and Dutch Fork. These streams flow through the townships of East Findley, Donegal, Hopewell, and Buffalo, and the creek itself empties into the Ohio River at Wellsburg, West Virginia. The stream was presumably named for a Buffalo trace that once passed through the valley. History The Buffalo Creek area was first visited by Europeans in the 1600s by LaSalle. Later in 1749, Captain Celeron de Blainville sailed down the Ohio River planting lead plates to claim land for France. These claims were then nullified during the Treaty of Paris of 1763. Settlement of the watershed began in the early 1770s with James Caldwell. In 1773, Thomas Clark and some Germans settled along Dutch Fork, hence the name of the tributary. The mouth of Buffalo Creek was the location of Well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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	Stotts Run Stotts Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. This is the only stream of this name in the United States. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Scott Run Scotts Run Course Stotts Run rises about 1.5 miles north of West Liberty, West Virginia, and then flows east and northeast to join Buffalo Creek about 1 mile west of Bethany. Watershed Stotts Run drains of area, receives about 40.3 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 288.24, and is about 72% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pierce Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Pierce Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Pierces Run Course Pierce Run rises in Franklin, West Virginia, and then flows south and southwest to join Buffalo Creek about 0.25 miles southeast of McKinleyville. Watershed Pierce Run drains of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 299.07, and is about 74% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mingo Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Mingo Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Course Mingo Run rises in a pond about 0.5 miles west of Independence, West Virginia, and then flows southwesterly to join Buffalo Creek about 2 miles northwest of Bethany. Watershed Mingo Run drains of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 319.38, and is about 55% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia West Virginia placenames of Native American origin {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Camp Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Camp Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Wells Run Course Camp Run rises about 1 mile south of Independence, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows southwesterly into Brooke County to join Buffalo Creek about 1 miles east of Bethany, West Virginia. Watershed Camp Run drains of area, receives about 39.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 324.80, and is about 51% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia Rivers of Washington County, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sugarcamp Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Sugarcamp Run is a long 3rd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Sugar Camp Run Sugar Run Course Sugarcamp Run rises about 1 mile east of Independence, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows southwesterly into Brooke County to join Buffalo Creek about 2 miles southeast of Bethany, West Virginia. Watershed Sugarcamp Run drains of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 329.61, and is about 44% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Exc ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Welch Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Welch Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Course Welch Run rises in a pond about 1.5 miles northeast of Dunsfort, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows southwest to join Buffalo Creek at Dunsfort. Watershed Welch Run drains of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 288.69, and is about 88% forested. See also List of Pennsylvania Rivers This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay ''E ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Washington County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Narigan Run Narigan Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. This is the only stream of this name in the United States. Course Narigan Run rises about 2 miles east-northeast of Frogtown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows generally south to join Buffalo Creek about 1.5 miles east of Dunsfort. Watershed Narigan Run drains of area, receives about 40.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 300.67, and is about 71% forested. See also List of Pennsylvania Rivers This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay ''E ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Washington County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Brush Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Brush Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Course Brush Run rises about 3 miles east of Buffalo, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows west-southwest to join Buffalo Creek at Acheson. Watershed Brush Run drains of area, receives about 39.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 323.39, and is about 40% forested. See also List of Pennsylvania Rivers This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay ''E ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Washington County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wolf Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Wolf Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Pleasant Run Course Wolf Run rises about 2 miles west of Wolfdale, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows southwest to join Buffalo Creek at Taylorstown. Watershed Wolf Run drains of area, receives about 39.8 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 328.10, and is about 45% forested. See also List of Pennsylvania Rivers This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay ''E ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Washington County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Greens Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Greens Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Course Greens Run rises about 0.5 miles north-northwest of Pettit Heights, West Virginia, and then flows northeast to join Buffalo Creek about 0.25 miles south of Marshall Terrace. Watershed Greens Run drains of area, receives about 39.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 280.76, and is about 85% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kimlin Run Kimlin Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. This is the only stream of this name in the United States. Course Kimlin Run rises about 1 mile west of McKinleyville, West Virginia, and then flows east to join Buffalo Creek about 0.25 miles south of McKinleyville. Watershed Kimlin Run drains of area, receives about 40.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 279.16, and is about 85% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	Buffalo Creek (Ohio River Tributary) Buffalo Creek is a stream in the U.S. states of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It rises in East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Its tributaries are Brushy Run, Mill Run, Indian Camp Run, Buck Run, and Dutch Fork. These streams flow through the townships of East Findley, Donegal, Hopewell, and Buffalo, and the creek itself empties into the Ohio River at Wellsburg, West Virginia. The stream was presumably named for a Buffalo trace that once passed through the valley. History The Buffalo Creek area was first visited by Europeans in the 1600s by LaSalle. Later in 1749, Captain Celeron de Blainville sailed down the Ohio River planting lead plates to claim land for France. These claims were then nullified during the Treaty of Paris of 1763. Settlement of the watershed began in the early 1770s with James Caldwell. In 1773, Thomas Clark and some Germans settled along Dutch Fork, hence the name of the tributary. The mouth of Buffalo Creek was the location of Well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Stotts Run Stotts Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. This is the only stream of this name in the United States. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Scott Run Scotts Run Course Stotts Run rises about 1.5 miles north of West Liberty, West Virginia, and then flows east and northeast to join Buffalo Creek about 1 mile west of Bethany. Watershed Stotts Run drains of area, receives about 40.3 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 288.24, and is about 72% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pierce Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Pierce Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Pierces Run Course Pierce Run rises in Franklin, West Virginia, and then flows south and southwest to join Buffalo Creek about 0.25 miles southeast of McKinleyville. Watershed Pierce Run drains of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 299.07, and is about 74% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mingo Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Mingo Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Course Mingo Run rises in a pond about 0.5 miles west of Independence, West Virginia, and then flows southwesterly to join Buffalo Creek about 2 miles northwest of Bethany. Watershed Mingo Run drains of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 319.38, and is about 55% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia West Virginia placenames of Native American origin {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Camp Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Camp Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Wells Run Course Camp Run rises about 1 mile south of Independence, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows southwesterly into Brooke County to join Buffalo Creek about 1 miles east of Bethany, West Virginia. Watershed Camp Run drains of area, receives about 39.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 324.80, and is about 51% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia Rivers of Washington County, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sugarcamp Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Sugarcamp Run is a long 3rd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Sugar Camp Run Sugar Run Course Sugarcamp Run rises about 1 mile east of Independence, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows southwesterly into Brooke County to join Buffalo Creek about 2 miles southeast of Bethany, West Virginia. Watershed Sugarcamp Run drains of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 329.61, and is about 44% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Exc ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Welch Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Welch Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Course Welch Run rises in a pond about 1.5 miles northeast of Dunsfort, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows southwest to join Buffalo Creek at Dunsfort. Watershed Welch Run drains of area, receives about 40.1 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 288.69, and is about 88% forested. See also List of Pennsylvania Rivers This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay ''E ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Washington County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Narigan Run Narigan Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. This is the only stream of this name in the United States. Course Narigan Run rises about 2 miles east-northeast of Frogtown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows generally south to join Buffalo Creek about 1.5 miles east of Dunsfort. Watershed Narigan Run drains of area, receives about 40.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 300.67, and is about 71% forested. See also List of Pennsylvania Rivers This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay ''E ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Washington County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Brush Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Brush Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Course Brush Run rises about 3 miles east of Buffalo, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows west-southwest to join Buffalo Creek at Acheson. Watershed Brush Run drains of area, receives about 39.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 323.39, and is about 40% forested. See also List of Pennsylvania Rivers This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay ''E ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Washington County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wolf Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Wolf Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: Pleasant Run Course Wolf Run rises about 2 miles west of Wolfdale, Pennsylvania, in Washington County and then flows southwest to join Buffalo Creek at Taylorstown. Watershed Wolf Run drains of area, receives about 39.8 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 328.10, and is about 45% forested. See also List of Pennsylvania Rivers This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay ''E ... References Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Washington County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Greens Run (Buffalo Creek Tributary) Greens Run is a long 2nd order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. Course Greens Run rises about 0.5 miles north-northwest of Pettit Heights, West Virginia, and then flows northeast to join Buffalo Creek about 0.25 miles south of Marshall Terrace. Watershed Greens Run drains of area, receives about 39.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 280.76, and is about 85% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kimlin Run Kimlin Run is a long 1st order tributary to Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. This is the only stream of this name in the United States. Course Kimlin Run rises about 1 mile west of McKinleyville, West Virginia, and then flows east to join Buffalo Creek about 0.25 miles south of McKinleyville. Watershed Kimlin Run drains of area, receives about 40.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 279.16, and is about 85% forested. See also List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of West Virginia Rivers of Brooke County, West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]